Senior Fluidics Engineer

Company: Nautilus Bio
Location: San Carlos
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Nautilus is developing a groundbreaking protein analysis platform that will enable a deeper and broader understanding of proteomics and will open new scientific avenues in biology and medicine. To expand its hardware engineering capability, Nautilus is presently looking for a highly motivated individual with skills and experience of bringing a complex instrument to the field of proteomics. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with a cross-functional team of scientists and engineers and will have the opportunity to contribute to the achievement of an exciting and challenging goal. Nautilus is an early -stage start-up company with a fast paced working environment. If you are looking for a position where you can make a difference (and why not, history!), this may be the opportunity for you! Responsibilities

• Design and commercialization of fluid management sub-assemblies and sub-systems.
• Translating requirements from system architects into sub-system design solutions.
• Selecting and optimizing fluidic components (valves, pumps, fittings, tubing, liquid dispensing robots, etc) for performance, reliability, cost, and chemical compatibility.
• End-to-End fluidics system responsibilities: reagent pack to chip/flowcell.
• Develop a comprehensive leak mitigation strategy for the fluidics system.
• Coordination of and hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of fluidics sub-systems.
• Performing formal subsystem verification, including writing and executing protocols
• Modeling of fluid flow in pneumatic and liquid systems.
• Managing the technical deliverables of key suppliers, including management of outsourced component and subassembly design, for timely and quality solutions
• Applying best practices of design and test such as Six Sigma, DFX, CAE, etc.
• Clearly and objectively communicate with R&D peers, leadership, and manufacturing stakeholders Requirements
  • Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline with specialization in fluid dynamics / fluid management systems.
  • Experience in mechanical design and analysis with strong hands-on mechanical aptitude.
  • Knowledge of CFD principles required.
  • Experienced in working with high-performance resins in the fluidics space: Ultem, PEEK, PEI, PEKK, etc.
  • Domain understanding of the trade-offs in different manufacturing techniques: injection molding/ultrasonic welding/diffusion bonding/solvent welding/cross-drilling/photolithography/ machining/3D printing, etc.
  • Experienced in manifold design, temperature regulated systems, and reagent packaging
  • Experience solving problems in a multidisciplinary environment with engineers and scientists.
  • Must have strong lab skills, with ability to perform and document detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Effective multi-tasking capabilities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to field challenging questions in a public setting.
  • M.S. or Ph.D. Degree with related experience and fluid dynamics specialization preferred.
  • Experience with CAD software, SolidWorks strongly preferred.

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