Lead Mechanical/Systems Engineer
July 30
🏢 In-office - Los Angeles
Description
• Spearheading the development for our flagship droplet-based microscale radiochemistry production and discovery systems through design and spec of mechanical, fluidic, thermal and motion subsystems (and interfaces among them) towards a commercial prototype • Designing mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD tools to guide designs • Design fluidic and pneumatic circuits using manifolds and microfluidics, emphasizing compactness and low weight, low cost, reliability, and robustness • Implement, test, and characterize prototypes • Analyze test data to understand and optimize subsystem performance • Work with product design engineer to develop and integrate consumables • Interface with vendors and external parties as needed • Create and maintain design documentation • Develop SOPs and operating guides for the prototype systems
Requirements
• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering or similar • 5+ years of experience leading mechanical design projects • 5+ years of experience in systems integration and automation • 5+ years of experience designing complex parts and assemblies using computer-aided design tools (e.g. SolidWorks) • Hands-on experience with fluidic, pneumatic, thermal and motion actuation systems • Hands-on experience with implementation of actuation systems, sensors, and control systems • Knowledge of material properties (mechanical and thermal properties, chemical compatibility, etc.) • Experience in managing technology development projects from proof-of-concept to prototype through to productization and manufacturing • Knowledge of diverse manufacturing methods (traditional machining, 3D printing, molding, sheet metal, etc.) • Experience designing systems with robotics or moving parts • Experience designing products for end users • Experience designing for manufacturing and servicing • Experience gathering requirements and documenting technically complex projects
Benefits
• Equity • Covered health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching • Flexible paid time off (expectation of 3 weeks) for full-time employees
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