Mechanical Engineer - Lab Automation & Prototyping (Equity)

Sapho Bio; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-Impact Work

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with company matching

Unlimited PTO & holidays

Job summary

Sapho Bio in San Carlos, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and maintain the hardware used in our lab. This hands-on, on-site role involves turning manual bench processes into reliable automated systems and working closely with lab and operations teams.

You will be expected to be rigorous, smart, and hardworking, with a strong focus on safety, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or an equivalent field.
• At least one engineering internship in industry.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining safety standards.
• Excellent documentation, organization, and communication skills.
• Live within a 30 minute commute of San Carlos.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems, fixtures, and tooling that support lab operations.
• Build, test, and iterate on prototypes.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instrumentation and equipment.
• Produce and maintain drawings, bills of materials, and design documentation.
• Work with vendors and machine shops to source parts and manage fabrication.
• Partner with the lab team to identify manual processes worth automating.
• Whatever else is needed for the company to succeed.

Skills

Independent work

Documentation

Safety conscious

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks or Fusion 360

Machining

3D printing

Lab automation equipment

Job description

Sapho Bio in San Carlos, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and maintain the hardware used in our lab. This hands-on, on-site role involves turning manual bench processes into reliable automated systems and working closely with lab and operations teams.

You will be expected to be rigorous, smart, and hardworking, with a strong focus on safety, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.