Mechanical Engineer, Early Research

Job Description

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Mechanical Engineer, Early Research and Development in Santa Clara, CA.

Your main responsibilities as a Mechanical Engineer, Early Research and Development:

· You will work on the end-to-end mechanical design and development of mechanical sub-systems including electro-mechanical, pneumatic, fluidic, and thermal components.

· You will collaborate with engineers from other disciplines (electrical, consumables, materials) to define and manage all critical technical interfaces for your module.

· You will develop novel mechanisms for automated reagent and flow cell loading, clamping, and sealing, ensuring reliability over repeated use.

· You will architect and design thermal control systems, including the specification and integration of heating/cooling elements, sensors, condensation control, and heat management.

· You will serve as the owner of your sub-system during integration, verification, and troubleshooting activities, working directly with the Systems Integration team.

What we are looking for in a Mechanical Engineer, Early Research and Development:

· You have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related discipline with at least 1 years of relevant industry experience; or a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant industry experience; or a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related discipline with at least 4 years of relevant industry experience.

· You have demonstrated deep, hands-on expertise in the design, development, and testing of complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, and pneumatic systems, preferably for life science or diagnostic instrumentation.

· You have demonstrated hands-on expertise in thermal management and the design of precision temperature control systems.

· You have experience developing fluidics systems and their interfaces including pumps, valves, tubing, sensors, and material selection.

· You possess strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for detailed design and the creation of manufacturing drawings.

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical insurance – PPO, HMO &

Dental & Vision insurance

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Expense reimbursement

Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$68,390 - $135,336 Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

Company Description

R&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.

The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.

Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.