Process Engineer

Job Summary:
Position: Process Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: 6 Months Contract

Duties:
Description:

Provide Process Engineering and Test Support as part of a multi-disciplinary product development team responsible for the design of systems for genetic analysis, with a focus on consumables.

Develop methods for assembly of complex disposable devices (plastics joining, adhesives dispensing, precision assembly work, some use of automated equipment).
Own and execute test plans verifying assembly performance against ship/store and use-case conditions.
Optimize assembly processes through the execution of experimental plans, including statistical design of experiments.
Support Critical Parameter Management, designing and executing experiments to evaluate the relationship of process inputs to assembly outputs. Establish windows for process variables leading to acceptable output metrics.
Use precision measurement equipment to monitor part quality. Evaluate repeatability of metrology tools.
Assist in troubleshooting product assembly processes, leveraging problem solving techniques such as fish bone an 8D analyses.
Analyze and organize data for reports and discussion using Excel or Matlab. Communicate results of activities to the rest of the team using MS Word or Powerpoint.

Skills:
2+ years of experience within an R&D or product manufacturing group
Experience with products containing miniature/micro-fluidics and chemistry/assay components is advantageous.

Education:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemistry or related field

Qualifications

Process Engineering and Test Support as part of a multi-disciplinary product development team

Develop methods for assembly of complex disposable devices (plastics joining, adhesives dispensing, precision assembly work, some use of automated equipment).

Experience with products containing miniature/micro-fluidics and chemistry/assay components is advantageous.

Additional Information

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