Mechanical Engineer II

Bio-Techne • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Bio-Techne is seeking a highly motivated and creative Mechanical Engineer to lead projects developing and supporting analytical instruments. The role reports to the Mechanical Engineering Hardware Manager and works with engineers and scientists on the San Jose-based Mechanical Engineering Hardware team. The work spans concept feasibility, new product development and introduction, manufacturing and inspection fixtures, and support for products already in the field.

The Mechanical Engineer designs and develops instruments and accessories, iterates on prototypes, and creates designs that meet product requirements and applicable standards and regulations. The role applies engineering judgment to assess feasibility, reliability, and manufacturability; produces engineering documentation and supports the transition of designs into manufacturing. It also involves collaboration across functions, engagement with vendors, technical presentations, design reviews, and system-level problem solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of hands-on mechanical design experience.
• Demonstrated personal experience designing mechanical components, assemblies, mechanisms, fixtures, or products.
• Experience using system-level thinking and strong technical skills to solve complicated problems efficiently.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and PDM, including creating models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using best design practices and ASME standards.
• Knowledge of component manufacturing processes, including rapid prototyping, machining, injection molding, metal injection molding, extrusion, and sheet metal.
• Experience optimizing designs for manufacturability and participating in transfer to manufacturing.
• Understanding of manufacturing technologies for achieving cost-effective designs and improving existing products.
• Experience selecting motors, transmissions, and sensors.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the life sciences instrumentation industry.
• Experience in capillary-based and/or microfluidic-based design.
• Experience with opto-mechanical instruments involving optics, detection, and fluidics.
• Experience with automation, manufacturing, and inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analytical instruments and accessories.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across functions to deliver products.
• Iterate on prototypes and deliver designs that meet product requirements and comply with relevant standards and regulations.
• Apply engineering knowledge to assess design feasibility, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Create engineering documentation, 3D models, 2D drawings, bills of materials, protocols, and reports.
• Support development of manufacturing equipment and processes to enable successful transition to manufacturing.
• Contribute to concept feasibility, new product development and introduction, manufacturing and inspection fixtures, and support of products already in the field.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment and exchange constructive feedback.
• Present technical information and designs to large audiences.
• Contribute to design reviews and system-level problem-solving efforts.
• Develop relationships with vendors to ensure designs are manufacturable, reliable, and meet cost targets.
• Develop innovative solutions to challenging problems that contribute to the company’s intellectual property portfolio.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield insurance benefits starting on day one.
• 401(k) plans.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Employee events and charity drives.
• Accrued leave policy with paid holidays and paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level