PhD Mechanical Engineer

3 weeks ago


Palo Alto, California, United States HP Full time
Job Summary

HP Laboratories is seeking an outstanding PhD Mechanical Engineer to join its elite R&D team working on breakthrough technologies in the microfluidics and life sciences fields.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and build microfluidic devices and cartridges
  • Develop novel molecular diagnostic systems
  • Fabricate and test complex platforms and tools
  • Plan and conduct experiments to validate, diagnose and improve performance or test alternative subsystem designs
  • Develop and innovate in a broad range of technical areas to solve multidisciplinary problems
  • Use computer-aided design (CAD) and simulation tools (COMSOL)
Requirements
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Required)
  • Great hands-on skills and attention to detail
  • 5 years or more of experience in a similar R&D environment
  • Highly self-motivated individual with conscientious work habits, able to communicate clearly, and able to collaborate effectively with other members of the project team
  • Background in molecular biology or chemical engineering - a big advantage
  • Background in fluid flow, micro fluidics, or thermal design - a plus
  • Background in F/W and S/W. Familiarity with control systems - a plus
  • Knowledge of fundamental physics - a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to design and innovate in a highly multidisciplinary environment
  • Demonstrated ability to define and implement innovative research experiments to enable engineering breakthroughs
  • Demonstrated experience with prototyping and fabrication processes (mills, lathes, laser cutters, 3D printing)
Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Long term/short term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Generous time off policies, including 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure, 13 paid holidays, and 15 days paid time off


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