Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing Research & Development

Centrillion is creating transformative genomic technologies leveraging engineering and biochemistry breakthroughs to accelerate discovery and reveal the real genome that has thus far been obscured by its complexity and the limitations of existing technologies. Our team of scientists and engineers is committed to making a new generation of genomic technologies accessible and affordable for a multitude of previously unapproachable apps. Centrillion is backed by venture capital and strategic investors and is located at Palo Alto, CA, at the innovation center of Silicon Valley and close to Stanford University.

Centrillion Biosciences is seeking a full time Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing Research & Development. The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements.

Responsibilities:

- Design, fabrication and/or procurement and integration of mechanical and fluidic system components

- Equipment & instrument support: troubleshooting, repair, upgrading and testing instruments, components and systems; equipment calibration and maintenance.

- Collaborate with scientists and engineers in other disciplines evaluating component and overall system performance.

- Documentation of work, analysis of data and reporting/presenting results

- M.S. degree in Mechanical engineering

- minimum 5 yrs industry experience microelectronics or medical device manufacturing

- Extensive knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical tools & equipment, automation & systems integration.

- Experience in photolithography and microfluidics a plus.

- Experience with CAD, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Linux.

- Shop tool and equipment use/experience.

- Creative, energetic, goal-oriented

- able to work in a multidisciplinary team environment

- Hands-on attitude and innovative approach to problem solving.

- Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

- She/he will be required to develop additional competencies, and apply practical skills and knowledge to solving a variety of applied technical problems.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.