Biotechne

Staff Mechanical Engineer

San Jose, CA · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$152k-$250kDetected 1 day ago

SolidWorksFEAGD&TMechanical DesignResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics.
This position will report to the Mechanical Engineering Hardware Manager while working with a group of curious, innovative, and supportive engineers and scientists.

Design and develop analytical instruments and accessories.
Deliver best in class products by closely collaborating with cross functional teams of scientists and engineers.
Iterate quickly on proof-of-concept prototypes, deliver commercial design solutions, and engage with vendors.
Apply engineering knowledge to ensure feasibility, reliability, and manufacturability of proposed designs
Create engineering documentation, 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and protocols/reports.
Contribute to design reviews and system level problem-solving efforts.
Demonstrated experience in mechanism and product design, including the assembly and testing of early R&D prototypes through commercial products
Expert using SolidWorks and PDM, including the ability to create models, assemblies, and detailed drawings, following best design practices and ASME standards.
Experience optimizing design for manufacturability and actively involved in transfer to manufacturing; demonstrated good understanding of various manufacturing technologies to achieve cost-effective designs and improvements for existing products
Experience in capillary and/or microfluidic based design.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 10+ years of experience (or Master's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience).
Must have experience using system-level thinking to successfully design new products and strong technical skills to efficiently solve complicated problems
Experience with designing both complex durable hardware and consumables
Demonstrated knowledge of component manufacturing processes (including rapid prototyping, machining, injection molding, metal injection molding, extrusion, sheet metal, etc.).
Possess deep knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (e.g. statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fatigue, FEA, GD&T).
Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

$152,300.00 - $250,400.00 Bio-Techne is seeking a highly motivated and creative Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead and architect the mechanical design of analytical instruments.

We invest in our employees' financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
Education and Experience:
We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

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