About the role:
We are seeking an outstanding Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Consumable Products Development (CPD) Group at 10x Genomics. This is a key position for the commercialization of consumable products associated with Next Generation Sequencing chemistries. The candidate will work closely with Product Development, Process Development, R&D and Microfluidics teams to assure 10x implements world class products and consumables.
As part of the Advanced Manufacturing Team, the candidate will be responsible for transforming challenging and complex microfluidics designs into molds that will be used to manufacture cutting edge, highly toleranced microfluidic devices.
The ideal candidate should have a broad understanding of Precision Engineering, High Precision Milling with diamond tools (3-5 axes), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), injection molding, tooling design, etc. You should love showing others that the impossible can be done.
What you will be doing:
- Own the transfer of microfluidics device layouts into high precision injection molds with submicron tolerances on some critical feature geometry.
- Provide feedback to the R&D team regarding the manufacturability of the microfluidics layout and make recommendations to improve the design for manufacturability.
- Convert microfluidics models into injection mold inserts using CAD.
- Make recommendations on cutting tool selection and use CAM to generate machine code for our ultra precision milling machines.
- Work closely with our CNC engineers throughout the fabrication process.
- Recommend part inspection techniques, interpret results and make recommendations.
- Work with injection molding experts (internal and external) to understand how inserts can be improved to meet tolerances on injection molded parts.
- Work in collaboration with R&D and manufacturing teams to design, assemble and test prototypes
- Create 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings of parts and assemblies.
- Manage component/material suppliers and contract manufacturers.
- Collect, analyze and present metrology data in front of cross functional teams
- Test and troubleshoot prototypes
Minimum Requirements:
- Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years post-graduate, industrial experience or Bachelor degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience designing for fabrication with 3 and 5 axes ultra precision milling machines using diamond tools.
- Experience with precision machining equipment and understanding of facility requirements and monitoring.
- Proficient with CAD (Solidworks preferred) and PDM
- Proficient with CAM (hyperMill or Mastercam preferred)
- Proficient with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Proficient with metrology and the techniques used to measure ultra precision machined parts such as white light interferometry, microscopy, etc.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multidisciplinary projects
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changes (e.g., priorities and timelines)
- Desire to build game-changing technologies and impact the world of life science research
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- CNC machining experience a plus
- Experience with analyzing complex datasets using JMP a plus
- Capability to perform light mechanical/electrical work
- Project Management Experience.
- Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization, with compelling technology, and taking products and processes to the next level.
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About 10x Genomics
At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.
We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.
Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.
Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.
