Senior Mechanical Engineer, Miniaturized Sensing Platforms

Biohub • Chicago, IL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Biohub is a large-scale initiative integrating frontier AI models, massive compute, and experimental capabilities to accelerate scientific discovery with the ultimate goal of curing disease. The Diagnostics team develops next-generation sensing technologies for real-time molecular monitoring in living systems, creating wearable and implantable platforms for high-impact applications in healthcare, therapeutics, and disease monitoring. This role seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of miniaturized sensing systems for wearable and implantable medical devices. The engineer will be critical in translating early-stage prototypes into robust, manufacturable products by driving the mechanical design of housings, connectors, enclosures, microdevice assemblies, and packaging solutions. This is a highly cross-functional role, working closely with scientists and external manufacturing partners to develop compact, high-performance sensing systems for demanding biological environments.

Requirements

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline
• At minimum 2+ years of professional experience
• Strong industrial experience in medical device development, preferably involving wearable devices, implantable systems, or miniaturized sensing technologies
• Expertise in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Fusion 360 and experience designing precision mechanical systems
• Experience with medical-grade materials, hydrogels, soft materials, connectors, packaging, and biocompatible assemblies
• Strong communication skills and experience working with external vendors, contract manufacturers, and multidisciplinary technical teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of wearable, implantable, and miniaturized sensing platforms for biomedical applications
• Design and prototype components, connectors, enclosures, fixtures, and packaging solutions for sensor systems and associated electronics
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, biological, and materials requirements into a manufacturable product
• Collaborate with external vendors and manufacturing partners to source, fabricate, and refine high-precision components and assemblies
• Conduct prototyping, testing, failure analysis, and design optimization to improve reliability, manufacturability, and long-term device performance

Benefits

• Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
• Funding for select family-forming benefits.
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree