10x is seeking an outstanding individual to join its growing Engineering and Product Development team in developing new technologies, devices and instrumentation for breakthrough next generation sequencing (NGS) applications. These instruments may consist of a combination of motors, actuators, pumps, valves, relays, regulators, cameras, sensors, and temperature controllers and will process various types of biological samples.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions for complex projects, involving multiple domains. Participate in project planning and scheduling. 
  • Participate in all phases of product development, including requirements definition, concept generation, detailed design, manufacturing process development, assembly, integration, verification, and validation testing.
  • Manage a large scope of mechanical design work including possible partnership with external partners.
  • Create new product architectures for next generation instruments
  • Conceptualize and examine complex electro mechanical assemblies, create theoretical models, conducts empirical confirmation & performs computer assisted simulations
  • Design and Develop mechanical parts and assemblies, with careful consideration for mechanical design, kinematics, materials (plastics & metals) and stress analysis
  • Create product functional and design specifications. Performs DFMEA on parts that are designed
  • Working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to define requirements for new and current designs
  • Study and test product designs
  • Identify and research new vendors/processes to manufacture components
  • Assist in initial design of fixtures and processes to assemble components
  • Create new product assembly instructions
  • Develop and perform component verification testing and product validation testing
  • Support production of final product by troubleshooting process and component problems
  • Provide engineering support to Manufacturing, NPI, and Service to facilitate transfer of designs.
  • Document, prepare and review patent submissions
  • Assess field reliability data and improve existing product designs as necessary
  • Shepherd projects through the design control process (design specification, design review, risk analysis, etc.), and support New Product Introduction personnel in initial builds (procurement, assembly, troubleshooting)

Required Skills and Background

  • BS/MS/Ph.D. in mechanical engineering with a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
  • Systematic aptitude with an emphasis on theoretical fundamentals
  • High Proficiency using software like 3D CAD to design mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred (3D design & surfacing), Finite Element Analysis (such as SolidWorks Simulation)
  • Project Management experience a plus
  • Machining, casting, sheetmetal & high volume injection molding experience a plus
  • Comfortable in examining electrical assemblies and sensors
  • Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debugging, verification, qualification, and transfer
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Comfortable operating machine shop equipment
  • Proven understanding of component selection criteria, and design for reliability and manufacturability
  • Process development and assembly instructions
  • Experience with instrumentation in medical devices, biotechnology, motion control, automation or robotics

Desired Skills and Background

  • Experience with at least two of the following areas: control systems, system integration, mass flow and thermodynamics, microfluidics systems, injection molding, optical systems
  • Proficient in SolidWorks and EPDM/PDMWorks
  • Experienced in generating mechanical drawings
  • Proficient with analysis methods (FEA and tolerance analysis)
  • Knowledge of and experience with electronic document control systems (ECO process)
  • Can independently identify design problems and come up with suggested solutions
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team including chemistry and molecular biology
  • Knowledge of a variety of manufacturing techniques and processes
  • Experience with injection molded part design
  • Experience operating machine tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, personable manner
  • High energy and interest in working in a startup environment
  • Hands-on, can-do approach
  • Knowledge of software programming or electrical engineering design

 

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.

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