Mechanical Systems Technician Associate V
$80,600–$110,802 year
On-sitePleasanton, California, United States
Job Summary
Support engineering development activities including design, fabrication, assembly, modification, and test of complex electro-mechanical research instruments, assemblies, components, and consumables. Build and test R&D prototypes during the engineering development lifecycle, then support transfer of development instruments to manufacturing including troubleshooting guides. Support test and fixture development for laboratory testing including assembly procedures and Reliability, Verification and Validation Testing. Report directly to the Head of Mechanical Engineering at Bio-Rad's Pleasanton R&D center, working with a multi-disciplinary team on optical and fluidic systems from research stage through product launch.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree or demonstrated expertise in an engineering environment (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred)
- Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Expertise in physical prototyping with demonstrated proficiency with conventional machining, hand tools, precision measurement equipment, soldering, crimping, and/or electrical test equipment
- Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical, electrical, optical, fluidic, and/or system level troubleshooting, leading to the identification of root cause and corrective action of instrument failures
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
- Location: This position must be based in Pleasanton, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office
Desired Qualifications
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
- Wet bench experience, preferably in PCR and single-cell applications
- Knowledge of CAD package(s)
- Experience working in a regulated environment
- Multi-tasking skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
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