Mechanical Engineer I

Mechanical Engineer I Spectraforce Technologies United States, California, Santa Clara May 05, 2026

Position Title:

Mechanical Engineer I Work Location:

Santa clara, CA, 95050

Assignment Duration:

12

Months Work Arrangement:

Onsite Position Summary:

We are developing a revolutionary, low cost single-molecule DNA sequencer that can potentially improve the lives of people in a wide variety of ways including timely screening for diseases and diagnosis of various cancers by fusing biological and integrated circuit technology. We are seeking a mechanical engineer to support development of consumable fluidic devices at our organization, with educational and/or professional background in mechanical and/or process engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Flowcell manufacturing, process development and assembly.
• Facilitate senior engineers in SolidWorks design.
• Dimensional and mechanical measurements, including data analysis and reporting.
• Surface metrology and characterization.
• Component testing, quality checks, and visual inspection.
• Sample preparation for external analysis.
• Component and subcomponent inventory management; shipping preparation and receiving.

Qualification & Experience:

• Associates or Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline from an accredited institution, 0-2 years of professional experience required, but hands-on lab experience is preferred.
• Microfabrication, microfluidics and materials knowledge or experience is also a plus.
• Excellence in familiarity with SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with metrology or microscopy equipment is also a big plus.