Staff Mechanical Engineer
Core
Technical lead for mechanical engineering initiatives, driving design improvements, sustaining engineering, and lifecycle management for sample preparation and detection instruments.
Role type
Staff Mechanical Engineer (Technical Lead)
Builds
KingFisher sample preparation systems and Detection instruments
Domain
Life sciences instrumentation / Analytical chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, CAD modeling, tolerance analysis, root cause analysis, design trade-offs, material selection, system integration, cost optimization, supplier management, global collaboration, mentoring
Preferred skills
life sciences instrumentation experience, VAVE, design for manufacturability, thermal analysis, fluidics integration, regulated product development
Technologies
CAD tools, mechanical analysis software
Responsibilities
Lead design, analysis, and troubleshooting of mechanical components and systems; Drive root cause investigations for mechanical and system-level issues; Lead mechanical workstreams for sustaining activities including design updates and component obsolescence; Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities within mechanical designs; Collaborate with systems, electrical, and software teams to ensure robust system integration; Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building mechanical engineering capability
Seniority
Staff, technical lead with strategic influence and mentorship