CareerPlanSign in

Senior Mechanical Engineer

San Jose, California, United States💼 Full-time💰 $116,000–$116,000🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems for advanced imaging equipment in life sciences, focusing on optomechanical components, servo/stepper systems, and automation.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (optomechanics & automation)

Builds

Automated and AI-enabled scientific instrumentation for life science research

Domain

Life sciences / Diagnostics / Biotechnology / Optomechanics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Optomechanical component design, Servo/stepper system integration, SolidWorks (parametric modeling & GD&T), System integration & testing, Design of Experiments (DoE), FMEA

Preferred skills

Finite element analysis (FEA), Vibration and modal analysis, Thermal analysis, Reliability modeling, Cross-functional project leadership

Technologies

SolidWorks, Linear motors, Voice coils, Piezo actuators, Optical encoders, Cross-roller bearing stages

Responsibilities

Design kinematic mounts, flexure mechanisms, and autofocus modules; Develop high-resolution motion control systems; Lead assembly, alignment, and troubleshooting of optomechanical systems; Execute verification protocols bridging prototype to production; Design rigorous hardware tests to validate system performance metrics.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

Sourced via workday · Listed on CareerPlan, which tracks 70,000+ jobs from 20+ sources.