Research Engineer (Mechanical)
Santa Clara, CA-Onsite role
1 Year, extendable Job summary & Responsibilities - Our Systems Technology group, a part of Roche 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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