Mechanical Engineer II

Standardbiotools Japan; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard BioTools Canada is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer II for our R&D instrumentation team in Markham, Ontario. You will own the mechanical design of multiple modules from concept through production release and manage SolidWorks assemblies, parts, drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks PDM.

Responsibilities include participating in architectural decisions, guiding manufacturability across CNC, sheet metal, and plastics, building and testing prototypes, leading design reviews, and

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical design and product development, including designs released to production.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM with large assemblies and drawing automation.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and stack‑up methodology.
• Experience designing for manufacturability across CNC, sheet metal, injection molding, casting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the mechanical designer for assigned modules from concept through release.
• Generate and maintain SolidWorks assemblies, parts, drawings, and BOMs with SolidWorks PDM.
• Participate in mechanical architecture decisions on components and materials, tolerances, and DFx considerations.
• Build, test, and debug hardware prototypes with the R&D team.
• Lead design reviews and produce artifacts (trade studies, specs, drawings, ECOs) for release.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and contract manufacturers to scale designs.
• Execute verification and validation testing to qualify designs for purpose.
• Develop test methods and jigs to support V&V testing.
• Handle sustaining engineering: root-causes and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with electrical, firmware, and validation engineers to integrate subsystems.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Stack‑up

CNC machining

Sheet metal

Injection molding

Job description

Would you like to join an innovative team driven by a bold vision – unleashing tools to accelerate breakthroughs in human health? It is an extraordinary time for Standard BioTools. Our technology is empowering customers to improve life through comprehensive health insight. We invite you to join a leading provider of indispensable life sciences tools that is accelerating global research on multiple frontiers of human health.

Core Behaviors

• Keep customers front and center in all of our work
• Be accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Be collaborative and work as one team: fostering communications in a learning, coaching, and helpful environment

Standard BioTools Canada is hiring a hands‑on Mechanical Engineer II to join our R&D instrumentation team in Markham, ON. You will be the mechanical designer for multiple modules on our instrumentation platforms, owning execution from early concept through production release.

Description

• Serve as the mechanical designer for assigned modules of the research platform, owning the design from concept through release.
• Generate and maintain SolidWorks assemblies, parts, drawings, and BOMs, with SolidWorks PDM as the system of record.
• Participate in mechanical architecture decisions, weighing in on component and material selection, tolerance stacks, GD&T, DFM, and DFA.
• Build, test, and debug your own hardware prototypes alongside the R&D team.
• Lead design reviews and produce the technical artifacts (for example trade studies, specifications, drawings, ECOs, and validation plans) required for design release.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and contract manufacturers to take designs from one‑off prototype to repeatable, manufacturable products.
• Execute Verification and Validation testing and full system operation to qualify designs and ensure fit for purpose.
• Develop test methods and jigs as required to execute V&V testing.
• Complete Sustaining Engineering tasks: root-cause field and production issues, drive corrective actions, and execute design changes through controlled processes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with electrical, firmware, and validation engineers to integrate subsystems into reliable instruments.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical design and product development experience, including designs you have personally released to production.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, including large and complex assemblies, top‑down design, configurations, weldments, and drawing automation.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), tolerance analysis, and stack‑up methodology.
• Demonstrated experience designing for manufacturability across CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, casting, and common fabrication processes.
• Hands‑on experience building, instrumenting, and debugging prototype hardware.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear, decision‑grade technical documentation.

The Company is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation during this process, please inform The Company of your requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Range for Role: $61,500.00-$88,000.00 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Thank you for your interest in Standard BioTools! We are an innovative life sciences industry leader that is accelerating global research on multiple frontiers of human health. We seek team members who share a passion for our vision of becoming a top life science tools company and the established standard in our customers’ workflows. This is an exciting and pivotal time for Standard BioTools™. Each team member has a role to play in the company’s success, a role informed and influenced by our core values:

• Customer Commitment.
• Integrity.
• Respect.
• Continuous Improvement.

Let’s begin a journey together, delivering on our vision, guided by our values, making a meaningful difference in the world.