Head of Engineering
BiomeSense•Chicago, IL
•$150,000 - $200,000
About The Position
BiomeSense is a life sciences startup applying gut microbiome technologies (GutLab, MetaBiome) to advance personalized medicine. We partner with UCSF, UCSD, NIH & the University of Chicago & are backed by LabCorp Ventures, Bluestein Ventures, Seerave Foundation & Emil Capital Partners.
Requirements
- 8+ years’ experience in hardware engineering for complex electromechanical systems
- Deep proficiency in CAD, tolerances, prototyping & manufacturing
- Product lifecycle ownership (concept through transfer & scale-up)
- Proven ability to build & manage technical teams
- Systems-level troubleshooting expertise across mechanical, fluidic & electronic
- Structured, decisive & execution-oriented with high accountability
- A strategic thinker who thrives under pressure in fast-paced environments
Responsibilities
- Own GutLab architecture (electromechanical & fluidic); lead design, testing & refinement via CAD, prototyping & manufacturing
- Own validation, stage gates, documentation & traceability across revisions, firmware & field performance. Lead troubleshooting, diagnostics & closed-loop fixes to eliminate systemic failure modes
- Set & execute high standards for all aspects of HW development: procurement, transfer, sustaining engineering & operations
- Drive DFM, design freeze, pilot builds, supplier alignment, cost targets & manufacturing strategy + execution for Gen3
- Mentor & lead a HW team; align resources, timelines & execution to production milestones
- Address any and all procurement challenges while identifying cost-effective solutions
- Partner with other leaders to align hardware development with broader company strategy & goals
Benefits
- health coverage
- PTO
- parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
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