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Instrument Engineer
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An Instrument Engineer designs research instruments for biochemical reactions and signal detection, handling mechanical stages, optical assemblies, fluidics, and computer control to build and test prototypes.
About this role
Instrument Engineer
Centrillion is creating transformative genomic technologies leveraging engineering and biochemistry breakthroughs to accelerate discovery and reveal the real genome that has thus far been obscured by its complexity and the limitations of existing technologies. Our team of scientists and engineers is committed to making a new generation of genomic technologies accessible and affordable for a multitude of previously unapproachable apps. Centrillion is backed by venture capital and strategic investors and is located at Palo Alto, CA, at the innovation center of Silicon Valley and close to Stanford University.
The Instrument Engineer is responsible for designing research instrument for performing biochemical reactions and for signal detection. The successful candidate should have a track record designing life science research instrument with experiences in mechanical stages, precision optical assemblies, fluidics, structural, housing parts and computer control.
Qualifications
MS or BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electric Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 3 years relevant professional experience.
Understand requirements and generate design concepts.
Select and specify components; make/buy decisions.
Develop 3D models, fab and assembly drawings.
Build and test prototypes.
Interface with purchasing and suppliers.
Maintain product documentation.
Release documentation for manufacturing.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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