Instrumentation Engineer I - ARGO Platform Support

Alamar Biosciences; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamar Biosciences in Fremont, CA seeks an Engineer I, Instrument Support to own the ARGO refurbishment process, perform diagnostics and calibration, and develop SOPs for manufacturing, repair, and maintenance. This hands-on role partners with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliability and rapid issue resolution in a fast-paced biotech environment.

You will inspect, test, and repair ARGO components, support field service, and contribute to instrument development and prototyping while

Qualifications

• Adaptable, self‑motivated, and detail‑oriented.
• Pragmatic problem‑solver with a clear, methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information with clarity.
• Strong orientation toward process improvement and an unwavering commitment to quality.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Be detailed oriented and able to follow detailed work instructions.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Own the ARGO refurbishment process, including troubleshooting, repair, and quality control testing of components and sub‑modules.
• Perform quality inspections and testing of spare sub‑modules and manufacturer‑repaired components.
• Perform instrument troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and upgrades for the ARGO platform at Alamar headquarters in Fremont.
• Perform qualification and calibration of internal ARGO instruments.
• Develop, maintain, and improve SOPs for ARGO manufacturing, qualification, repair, and maintenance activities.
• Address to internal user requests and accurately document activities in the issue‑tracking system.
• Provide engineering support to the field service team for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Develop instrument service bulletins for field service use.
• Support instrument development and improvement efforts including consumable testing and prototyping.

Skills

Adaptable

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Process improvement

Follow detailed work instructions

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Job description

Alamar Biosciences in Fremont, CA seeks an Engineer I, Instrument Support to own the ARGO refurbishment process, perform diagnostics and calibration, and develop SOPs for manufacturing, repair, and maintenance. This hands-on role partners with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliability and rapid issue resolution in a fast-paced biotech environment.

You will inspect, test, and repair ARGO components, support field service, and contribute to instrument development and prototyping while