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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Stealth Startup
Hayward, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025

Currently hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and development of a commercial hardware instrument, transforming lab prototypes into market-ready products.

Responsibilities :

  • Design and optimize precision mechanical components and assemblies, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of subsystems.
  • Develop and implement robust motion control mechanisms tailored to the platform's requirements.
  • Evaluate and integrate optical sub-systems, ensuring alignment and stability within the instrument.
  • Drive the selection of materials, components, and manufacturing processes to meet product specifications and compliance standards.
  • Conduct tolerance analysis, FEA analysis, and other simulations to validate designs.
  • Establish and maintain detailed design documentation, including CAD models, engineering drawings, and assembly instructions.

About You :

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 12 years of relevant industry experience (biotech, life sciences, or semiconductor preferred) with a focus on developing complex instruments / devices.
  • Strong understanding of precision motion control technologies, such as linear actuators, stepper motors, piezoelectric actuators, and encoders.
  • Solid understanding of opto-mechanical systems integration, including optics, lasers, and imaging systems.
  • Experience with materials selection, tolerance analysis and FEA simulation to enhance design robustness.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software and analysis tools.
  • History of impactful involvement in a product development environment from concept to production.
  • Proven ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
  • In California, the estimated base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $230,000 / year.

    Salary : $190,000 - $230,000

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