Mechanical Engineer

Yoh Idibu; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

HSA

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support both NPI and sustaining engineering for biotech instrumentation platforms in Pleasanton, CA. The role emphasizes SolidWorks proficiency and expert GD&T knowledge, with hands-on fabrication and robust documentation across PLM/ERP systems.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and service teams to move instruments from prototype to production, troubleshoot subsystems, and contribute to reliability improvements and design transfer activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks and GD&T in biotech instrumentation.
• Hands-on fabrication and machine shop know-how.
• Experience with NPI, pilot builds, or design transfer.
• Familiarity with optics, motion systems, or electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience with reliability testing and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design efforts for NPI and sustaining projects, including development, verification, validation, and production transfer.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and service teams to move instruments from prototype to production.
• Analyze field issues and drive improvements to reliability and manufacturability.
• Support CAPA activities with internal teams and contract manufacturers.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and evaluation of subsystems.
• Maintain BOMs, ECOs, risk assessments, and PLM/ERP documentation.
• Prepare technical reports and cross-functional communications.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Hands-on fabrication

NPI processes

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

DFM/DFA

ISO 13485

Python

Jira/Confluence

Oracle ERP/Arena PLM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Oracle ERP

Arena PLM

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Instrumentation (NPI + Sustaining)

Yoh is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our biotech instrumentation client, supporting new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining engineering efforts for their state-of-the-art platforms. The ideal individual will have strong competency in SolidWorks and expert knowledge of GD&T, with experience supporting mechanical design development, troubleshooting, and documentation for complex instrumentation.

Industry: Biotech / Instrumentation

Location: Pleasanton, CA

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design efforts for NPI and sustaining engineering projects, including development, verification, validation, and production transfer.


• Work with R&D, manufacturing, and service teams to bring new instrument platforms from prototype to production.


• Assist in design updates by analyzing field issues, reviewing return material data, and driving improvements to reliability and manufacturability.


• Support root cause analysis activities and help implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) with internal teams and contract manufacturers.


• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and evaluation of mechanical, optical, and electromechanical subsystems.


• Maintain engineering documentation, including BOMs, ECOs, risk assessments, and updates in PLM/ERP systems.


• Prepare technical reports and documentation to communicate findings across cross‑functional teams.

Required Skills (Must-Haves)

• Solidworks, expert knowledge of GD&T


• Machine shop or hands‑on fabrication experience.


• Manufacturing or production support experience.


• Experience with NPI processes, pilot builds, or design transfer.


• Familiarity with optics, motion systems, or electromechanical assemblies.


• Experience troubleshooting liquid handling or automation systems.


• Exposure to DFM/DFA, ISO 13485, FDA‑regulated environments.


• Experience with reliability testing (MTBF/MTTR) and FMEA.


• Working knowledge of Python, Jira, Confluence, Oracle ERP, or Arena PLM.


• Strong collaboration skills across R&D, operations, supply chain, and service teams.

Estimated Min Rate: $60.00

Estimated Max Rate: $65.00

What's In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)


• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)


• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)


• MetLife Voluntary Benefits


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• 401K Retirement Savings Plan


• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll


• Referral Bonus Programs


• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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