Senior Mechanical Engineer (Life Sciences)

Location: San Jose, California, United States; onsite role

Salary: $132,400–$217,600 per year

Company

hirify.global develops tools that support life sciences research and clinical diagnostics.

What you will do

• Design and develop analytical instruments, accessories, mechanisms, durable hardware, and consumables.
• Lead work across concept feasibility, new product development, new product introduction, manufacturing and inspection fixtures, and field product support.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, bills of materials, engineering documentation, protocols, and reports using SolidWorks and PDM.
• Iterate prototypes and ensure feasibility, reliability, manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Support manufacturing equipment and process development, design transfer, vendor relationships, design reviews, and system-level problem solving.
• Present technical designs, collaborate with scientists and engineers, and contribute innovative solutions to the company’s intellectual property portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5–7 years of industry experience, or a master’s degree with 3–5 years of experience.
• Experience in life sciences, diagnostics, medical devices, or a related field, including successful development of prototype and commercial product designs.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fatigue, FEA, and GD&T.
• Expertise in SolidWorks and PDM, including models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and ASME standards.
• Experience with tolerance stack analysis, manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability, motors, transmissions, and sensors.
• Must have US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet, legal, and identity protection insurance beginning on the first day.
• 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA.
• Mentorship, training, development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and promotional support.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, and volunteer paid time off.
• Employee resource groups, employee events, charity drives, and an emphasis on empowerment, innovation, diversity, and belonging.
• Up to 5% domestic and international travel.