Principal Mechanical Engineer

3 weeks ago

San Diego, California, United States Element Biosciences Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer - Dynamic Systems to drive system architecture, module design, simulation, and optimization for complex scientific instruments. This is a key role within our Instrument Mechanical Engineering group requiring a technical expert with previous experience collaborating closely with cross-functional teammates from R&D and Operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Translate market requirements into product requirements, system architecture, module designs, and component selection
  • Design dynamic sub-systems and functional modules that integrate into a rational system architecture
  • Negotiate system performance trade-offs across structural, motion, thermal, fluidic, and optical domains
  • Conduct modal analyses and interpret Bode plots to inform control schemes and feedback loops
  • Manage internal and external dynamic system development projects
  • Develop diagnostic analysis tools and optimization approaches to achieve dynamic system performance targets
  • Lead cross-functional root cause analysis involving shock, vibration, noise, thermal gradients, and control loops by applying structured problem-solving methodologies and making data-driven decisions
  • Verify and transfer reliable dynamic system and control solutions from R&D to Operations; Support existing product lines as required
  • Lead improvement efforts to optimize instrument performance, lifetime, reliability, and robustness against external forces
  • Steer and support the company's product development roadmap by proving out new technologies and design concepts
Requirements
  • Minimum BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics and 16 or more years relevant work experience (or equivalent combination of education and industry experience)
  • Proven track record as a dynamic systems engineer on development programs spanning from concept to commercialization
  • Strong theoretical and applied understanding of control theory (PID feedback, Bode plots) and control design principles (stage / cradle / isolator design, kinematics, dynamics modeling)
  • Expertise with SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation (or equivalents like Ansys and SIMULIA) required
  • Experience with programming in C#, LabView, Python, or .NET preferred
  • Scientifically curious, a critical thinker, with a passion for learning new things; Relentlessly seeks to understand the scientific root cause of different aspects of system performance and to steer that understanding towards design improvements
  • Ability to navigate uncertainty while developing a deeper understanding of system performance to enable development of better products
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment and quickly adjust to rapidly evolving technology and priorities
What We Offer
  • Base Compensation Pay Range: $156,000 - $221,000
  • Eligibility for stock options, discretionary annual bonus, no-cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid time off

We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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