Research Engineer

Company: TechOne Staffing
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

Research Engineer (Mechanical)

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Santa Clara, CA-Onsite role
1 Year, extendable

Job summary & Responsibilities

Our Systems Technology group, a part of Client Sequencing Solutions, is focused on creating and advancing technologies to significantly enhance DNA sequencing workflows, push system performance, and promote sustainability.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented engineer to join the effort. As an Engineer, you will tackle a variety of tasks and projects that will help us advance our technology and hardware related to our next-generation DNA sequencing systems.
Your efforts will cover many aspects related to the fabrication, assembly and testing of custom devices, fixtures, breadboards and prototypes.

Specific responsibilities may include:

Using equipment and techniques such as CNC milling/machining, laser cutting and 3D printing to create and modify parts
Operating, repairing and maintaining various lab equipment and instruments, including custom systems
Conducting various microfabrication-related activities such as cleaning substrates, using photolithography equipment, etching and bonding
Fabricating and assembling microfluidic and microfluidic devices and systems
Testing, characterizing and optimizing device and system performance
Collecting data, documenting observations and helping to analyze and interpret results
Utilizing various types of metrology instruments to characterize parts and evaluate manufacturing methods
Collaborating with other scientists and engineers to generate test plans, protocols and reports



Must have Qualifications:

The ideal candidate shall exhibit a high degree of motivation, ingenuity and resourcefulness to help us solve problems, invent new technology and develop cutting-edge products. The candidate should also have
1-5 years of industry experience fabricating parts, assembling devices or instruments, performing tests and troubleshooting systems
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering or similar discipline
A solid understanding of engineering fundamentals
The ability to work independently, with little to no supervision
A meticulous mindset
A positive, friendly, proactive attitude and a passion for science and technology.
A desire to learn and be challenged
Experience with Solidworks and CAM software
Experience with fabricating, assembling and testing electro-mechanical and fluidic systems
Experience working in a cleanroom

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