Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

Rapidly growing life sciences technology company
Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing company that is developing ground-breaking genomics technologies. Our mission is to continuously drive the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. We have developed a foundational new approach to sequencing at scale that overcomes limitations due to the high costs of current technologies. We are well-funded and have raised approximately $600 million from global top-tier investors. Our team brings together unique and diverse expertise across multiple disciplines, from healthcare and life sciences, to engineering, to technology and software and beyond. We are a collaborative group of more than 350 employees, including successful entrepreneurs, chemists, hardware and software engineers, genomics and biotechnology experts, molecular and computational biologists, software and algorithm experts, and operations and commercial leaders. Join us to develop and commercialize technologies that unleash the power of genomics at scale and empower the future of human health.
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our team!
Play an important role in developing next generation sequencing products that have a major impact on the medical and life sciences field. Work on multidisciplinary systems that involve thermal, fluidics, machine design, and bio-chemical processes. This position will require a broad engineering skillset, significant hands-on work, and excellent organization/communication skills.
Work with HW, systems, Optics, Chemistry and Bio teams. Own both Process and HW development.
How You'll Contribute

• Work with molecular biology, chemistry, systems engineering, product, and executive teams to define specifications for new products, modules, and processes.
• Invent new sequencing and sample prep products from ideation to productization.
• Design key hardware modules, including detailed design work and drawings.
• Drive integration of hardware, software, electrical, mechatronics, molecular biology and chemical processes to deliver fully functional end products.
• Work closely with the molecular biology and chemistry teams to optimize key processes, which may require wet lab and hardware testing.
• Synthesize experimental data and clearly communicate results.
• Present high-level information to executive team.
• Lead design, validation, and transfer to manufacturing of complex instrument sub-systems with focus on fluidics transfer, thermals, chemistry, and consumables.
• Contribute individually, and mentor junior engineers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of biotech instrumentation, devices, and technologies.
• Strong engineering fundamentals in fluid mechanics and industrial fluidic processes (like mixing, jetting, spraying, dispensing), thermodynamics, and Heat Transfer.
• Knowledge of fluidics and hydronic components such as syringe pumps, diaphragm pumps, peristaltic pumps, rotary shear valves, solenoid valves, bonded manifolds, automated pipette systems, fitting selection (like IDEX, DIBA, push-to-connect, barbed, compression, various types of threaded, etc.), flow meters, liquid level and presence sensors).
• Experience designing complex systems with stringent reliability requirements, conducting accelerated lifetime testing, Experience with statistical based design of experiments and using statistical analysis and data analysis programs (JMP, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel).
• Knowledge of chemical interaction on materials, corrosion mechanisms, corrosion mitigation strategies .
• Experience with a wide range of manufacturing processes (precision machining, plastics molding, rubber/silicone molding, sheet metal forming, welding, precision tube forming, extrusions, metal casting, 3D printing and other additive manufacturing).
• Knowledge of fluidic temperature control systems and components.
• Expert 3D CAD user, SolidWorks experience preferred.

At Ultima Genomics, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $175,000 and $190,000, if performed in California, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
Ultima Genomics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. See also Ultima Genomics' EEO Policy and EEO is the Law . If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting recruiting@ultimagen.com .