Senior Mechanical Engineer, Early R&D

Dawar Consulting • Santa Clara, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This hands-on role focuses on building and integrating electro-mechanical, fluidic, thermal, and pneumatic systems to ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability of next-generation platforms for advanced DNA sequencing instrumentation.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bio engineering, or related field (BS/MS/PhD with relevant experience)
• Strong hands-on experience in mechanical system design and testing (life sciences/diagnostics preferred)
• Expertise in fluidics, thermal systems, and precision engineering
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) and manufacturing methods
• Experience with prototyping tools and lab instrumentation
• Knowledge of Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools for testing and data acquisition

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NGS/genomics instrumentation
• Familiarity with CFD/FEA simulation tools
• Experience in regulated product development environments

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical sub-systems (electro-mechanical, fluidics, thermal, pneumatic)
• Create solutions for automated loading, sealing, and system integration
• Develop and optimize thermal control systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, materials, and systems teams
• Lead design reviews, integration, testing, and troubleshooting
• Maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, and documentation
• Drive timelines, technical decisions, and innovation for system architecture

What This Job Offers

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