Staff Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Sequlite Genomics Full time

About Sequlite Genomics

We are a growing life science company developing an NGS platform to enable sequencing for everyone. Our mission is to enable earlier disease identification and more timely, accurate, and affordable diagnosis.

Job Summary

We are seeking a creative, proactive, and highly collaborative development engineer with profound knowledge and extended experience in platform development and mechanical design for Next Generation Sequencing instruments. As a Senior or Staff Mechanical Engineer, you will work on designing, prototyping, building and maintaining various fluidic and mechanical systems/structures and be responsible for working with biochemistry and other Engineering teams to define key parameters for system-level operation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform various mechanical and fluidic research to ensure technical validity and performance.
  • Design, prototype and build key consumable parts and instrumental interface.
  • Develop thermal cycling modules and mechanical clamping mechanisms for part integration.
  • Work with other teams to define key design parameters for system-level development.
  • Participate in the technical breakthroughs of the various system modules and their integration.
  • Work with manufacturing vendors for efficient development process.
  • Help make strategic planning and implementation of nanopore sequencing, including development path research, pre-research, top-level design, and layout of the nanopore sequencing technologies.

Requirements

  • BS/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related fields with 5+ years of hands-on experience on mechanical, thermal, and/or fluidic aspects of biomedical with R&D technical teams.
  • Excellent problem solving techniques in experimental and analytical work.
  • Proficient with SolidWorks CAD design and Finite Element Analysis.
  • Comfortable with running and programming LabView and/or Python codes.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.
  • Experience with quick prototyping techniques including 3D printing, micromachining, laser-cutting, laser-molding and injection molded parts.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related fields with 2+ years of hands-on experience on mechanical, thermal, and/or fluidic aspects of biomedical with R&D technical teams sequencer.
  • In-depth knowledge of next generation sequencing technology.
  • Familiar with core Product Development procedures such as critical parameter management, P-diagram, FMEA.
  • Experienced in building testbeds, mechanical/fluidic breadboard and beta prototypes.
  • Experience with force/torque measurement with Mark10.
  • Experience in film seal and puncture in cartridges.
  • Experience in JMP or other data analysis software.
  • Great relationships and successful engagement with key development and manufacturing vendors.

What We Offer

  • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plan.
  • Health care and well-being programs including competitive medical, dental, vision & medical benefits.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, holidays, and discretionary winter shutdown.
  • 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Other comprehensive voluntary benefits include but are not limited to pet insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), discount programs, and many more.


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