Engineer II / Senior Mechanical Engineer, Sustaining Engineering
Core
Sustaining mechanical systems for bench-scale robotics and automation in life and physical sciences, focusing on reliability, uptime, and lifecycle performance improvements.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Sustaining Engineering)
Builds
Durable design fixes, retrofits, fixtures, and reliability improvements for deployed robotic workcells.
Domain
Life sciences automation / Robotics / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, SolidWorks CAD (GD&T, DFMA), Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, fishbone), Preventive Maintenance planning, Component obsolescence management, ECO/ECM process management, Cross-functional technical partnership
Preferred skills
PDM Vault management, Rapid prototyping (3D printing, laser cutting), Mechatronic systems knowledge, Field reliability workflows, Motion control integration
Technologies
SolidWorks, PDM/PLM systems, 3D printers, Laser cutters
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and diagnose failures across pneumatic, electromechanical, and optical subsystems; Design replacement parts and reliability improvements using CAD; Perform structured root cause analysis and implement corrective actions; Manage engineering changes and component obsolescence; Track reliability metrics (uptime, MTBF, MTTR); Coordinate with external vendors for spares and integration; Mentor others on maintainable design practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
