Synthego Corporation
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Synthego Corporation, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Synthego is looking for an accomplished mechanical engineer to lead its growing Hardware division. This lead mechanical engineer would both act as a subject matter expert on liquid handling methodologies as well as lead Synthego’s custom technology development such as upgrading existing internal hardware systems and guiding architectural decisions for future hardware projects and platforms. They would manage and mentor an expanding team of mechanical engineers and work closely with development and operations teams in chemistry, software, and manufacturing. This is a career opportunity to develop leadership skills as well as design, build, and improve production instrumentation for gene editing reagent manufacturing.What You'll Do:
Perform conceptual, architectural, and detailed mechanical design of novel instruments and instrument subsystemsContribute to design reviews for subsystem and component level designs, utilizing your experience to provide guidance to technical staffGuide architectural level decisions on hardware projects and platforms, incorporating user requirements, multi-disciplinary knowledge, and strategic thinkingDevise and implement strategies for continuous improvement of existing legacy equipmentManage mechanical system and hardware development activities while communicating timelines, budgets, and technical decision making to leadership teamsDevelop and maintain engineering processes and best practices, working across functional groups (such as Software, Data Science, Chemistry, and Operations) where necessary to improve the quality of the engineering product, and remove roadblocks for your staffMentor a direct report as well as new hardware hires, while prioritizing the team's professional developmentAbout You:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in life-sciences instrumentation and/or medical device development. At least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.Proven track record of delivery of instruments, automation systems and capital equipment in life-sciences, semiconductor, or related fieldsConfident in mechanical design process and excels in SolidWorks, or similar CAD softwaresStrong understanding of Design for Manufacturability and Maintainability while ensuring safety is a priorityStrong understanding of fluid dynamics and the related components and manufacturersA track record of taking a product from conception to launch and beyondExperience with the design and selection of fluidics, mechanisms, motion, robotics and thermal systems common to life-sciences instrumentationProven track record of leading cross-functional projects, particularly within a regulated environmentExcellent verbal and written communications skills including presentation of technical content to both peers and leadership through presentations and design reviewsWillingness to provide mentorship and hands-on assistance in the labWillingness to work in a startup environment and adapt to changing needs and prioritiesA driven outlook and with a strong desire to succeedNice to Have:
MS in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldExperience with high-pressure equipment, chemical reactors, oligonucleotide synthesis, microfluidics and/or analytical instrumentationExperience with automation equipment and PLC driven systemsBasic programming and data skills, such as PythonExperience in a start-up environmentExperience contributing to the successful launch of a life-sciences instrument or automation systemCompany Perks & Benefits:
Equity optionsMedical, dental, and vision benefits401k ProgramCatered meals on Tuesday and ThursdayPaid parental leaveFlexible paid time off$140,000 - $170,000 a year
Base salary listed is dependent on experience.
The company does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
About UsSynthego is a genome engineering company that enables the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health.The company leverages machine learning, automation, and gene editing to build platforms for science at scale. With its foundations in engineering disciplines, the company’s platforms vertically integrate proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology to advance basic research, target validation, and clinical trials.By providing both commercial and academic researchers and therapeutic developers with unprecedented access to cutting-edge genome engineering, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation, accelerating the development of truly engineered biology.
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Perform conceptual, architectural, and detailed mechanical design of novel instruments and instrument subsystemsContribute to design reviews for subsystem and component level designs, utilizing your experience to provide guidance to technical staffGuide architectural level decisions on hardware projects and platforms, incorporating user requirements, multi-disciplinary knowledge, and strategic thinkingDevise and implement strategies for continuous improvement of existing legacy equipmentManage mechanical system and hardware development activities while communicating timelines, budgets, and technical decision making to leadership teamsDevelop and maintain engineering processes and best practices, working across functional groups (such as Software, Data Science, Chemistry, and Operations) where necessary to improve the quality of the engineering product, and remove roadblocks for your staffMentor a direct report as well as new hardware hires, while prioritizing the team's professional developmentAbout You:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in life-sciences instrumentation and/or medical device development. At least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.Proven track record of delivery of instruments, automation systems and capital equipment in life-sciences, semiconductor, or related fieldsConfident in mechanical design process and excels in SolidWorks, or similar CAD softwaresStrong understanding of Design for Manufacturability and Maintainability while ensuring safety is a priorityStrong understanding of fluid dynamics and the related components and manufacturersA track record of taking a product from conception to launch and beyondExperience with the design and selection of fluidics, mechanisms, motion, robotics and thermal systems common to life-sciences instrumentationProven track record of leading cross-functional projects, particularly within a regulated environmentExcellent verbal and written communications skills including presentation of technical content to both peers and leadership through presentations and design reviewsWillingness to provide mentorship and hands-on assistance in the labWillingness to work in a startup environment and adapt to changing needs and prioritiesA driven outlook and with a strong desire to succeedNice to Have:
MS in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldExperience with high-pressure equipment, chemical reactors, oligonucleotide synthesis, microfluidics and/or analytical instrumentationExperience with automation equipment and PLC driven systemsBasic programming and data skills, such as PythonExperience in a start-up environmentExperience contributing to the successful launch of a life-sciences instrument or automation systemCompany Perks & Benefits:
Equity optionsMedical, dental, and vision benefits401k ProgramCatered meals on Tuesday and ThursdayPaid parental leaveFlexible paid time off$140,000 - $170,000 a year
Base salary listed is dependent on experience.
The company does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
About UsSynthego is a genome engineering company that enables the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health.The company leverages machine learning, automation, and gene editing to build platforms for science at scale. With its foundations in engineering disciplines, the company’s platforms vertically integrate proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology to advance basic research, target validation, and clinical trials.By providing both commercial and academic researchers and therapeutic developers with unprecedented access to cutting-edge genome engineering, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation, accelerating the development of truly engineered biology.
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