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Mechanical Engineer Instrument Development
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Gate Scientific
Milpitas, CA (In Person)
$110,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Mechanical Engineer - Instrument Development Gate Scientific Milpitas, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $135,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Rapid prototyping Mechanical Engineering CAD design (engineering design task) Optics Design engineering Full Job Description The Role We're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to help develop the next generation of our PCR-based diagnostic platform. You'll work closely with scientists, electrical engineers, software engineers, and external partners to take products from concept through prototyping, optimization, manufacturing transfer, and commercialization. What You'll Do Architect and develop state of the art instrumentation for a PCR based diagnostic systems, including mechanisms, housings, component and electrical location. Procure, build, and test prototypes and subsystems Perform tolerance analysis and simulation to validate designs Document and transfer designs to manufacturing Collaborate on fluidic, optical, and airflow subsystem integration as part of the instrument development What We're Looking For Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering (or similar). 3-5+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience, ideally in instrument or hardware development Strong hands-on mechanical design experience, including mechanisms and electromechanical systems. Strong SolidWorks proficiency Familiarity with fluidics, optics, or pneumatic systems is a strong plus Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where you'll wear multiple hats Exposure to biology, chemistry, or biotech environments is a plus