Roche

Principal Mechanical Engineer, Fluidics Research & Early Development

Santa Clara · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$111k-$206kDetected 3 days ago

PythonSolidWorksFEACFDMechanical DesignClinical TrialsClinical ResearchBioinformaticsNGSResearchExperimental DesignOrganizational Skills

About the role

By accelerating clinical research, streamlining workflows, and expanding assay menus, we are also broadening access to genomic data and lowering barriers to adoption.
Our Systems Technology Group, a part of Roche Sequencing Solutions, is focused on creating and advancing technologies to significantly enhance DNA sequencing workflows.
Contribute to the layout, prototyping, and characterization of new fluidic circuits and architectures.

Contribute to architecture, design, research and early development of specialized consumables and mating mechanisms.
Design, build, and assemble custom test fixtures to support testing of fluidic subsystems and novel consumables.
Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation for your sub-systems, including detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and material specifications with a focus on chemical compatibility and robustness.
Conduct cross-functional design reviews. Present progress, data, and engineering decisions clearly to stakeholders.
Translate high-level system and assay requirements into fluidic schematics, system architectures and concepts to evaluate, compare, and downselect design paths.
A healthier future drives us to innovate.
Let's build a healthier future, together.
You have experience utilizing CFD or FEA tools to guide fluidic and thermal design decisions.
You have experience developing DNA sequencing, DNA synthesizers and other complex fluidic automation instrumentation.
You have excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple project tracks efficiently and thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

You have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with relevant years of industry experience (7+ years for a Bachelor's, 5+ years for a Master's, or 3+ years for a PhD).
You have a high level of proficiency with Python for device control, automated test bench execution, and data acquisition/analysis.
You have a high level of proficiency with machine shop tools, measurement equipment, and rapid prototyping technologies.
You have demonstrated troubleshooting skills, with a solid understanding of physics, chemistry and engineering fundamentals.
You have experience with plastic bonding techniques and injection molding principles.
You have experience using diagramming tools to map out fluidic architectures and explain complex mechanical-to-chemistry interfaces to non-experts.
You have a demonstrated track record of acting as the engineering bridge between scientists and the hardware/consumables team.
You understand the sequencing space with the ability to speak to technical, business, and market trends.
You have experience with advanced microfabrication techniques, including lithography, thin-film deposition and wet etching of metals and inorganic materials.
You have experience with optical systems and image analysis for detection and inspection of parts and the monitoring of dynamic processes

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Santa Clara, CA is $110,600 - $205,500.

Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come.
We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products.
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