Molecular Hardware Engineer for DNA Synthesis Systems

Rippling, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AtlasBase, located in South San Francisco, seeks a Hardware Engineer to join the Atlas Data Storage Hardware Engineering team. You will support and enhance experimental systems and collaborate with Mechanical, Chemical, and Electrical engineers to develop new production hardware as Atlas grows.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering, 2–5 years in product development, hands-on hardware assembly and testing, and familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks) and design control.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of product development experience.
• BS in Engineering (Mechanical / Bio) or related discipline.
• Experience with biotechnology processes related to DNA synthesis.
• General understanding of electro-mechanical systems.
• Hands-on skills to assemble, test, validate, and troubleshoot custom equipment.
• Familiar with CAD (SolidWorks) and design control.
• Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment.

Responsibilities

• Directly contribute to the development of novel hardware systems for rapid CMOS DNA synthesis platform advancement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, test, and validate hardware solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with Atlas systems.
• Design and develop hardware for feasibility studies and design validation.
• Conduct experimental testing, collect data, and maintain documentation.
• Assist with tooling/fixture design and lab implementation.

Skills

Hands-on hardware testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Excellent communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical / Bio) or related discipline

Tools

CAD (Solidworks)

Design control

Job description

AtlasBase, located in South San Francisco, seeks a Hardware Engineer to join the Atlas Data Storage Hardware Engineering team. You will support and enhance experimental systems and collaborate with Mechanical, Chemical, and Electrical engineers to develop new production hardware as Atlas grows.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering, 2–5 years in product development, hands-on hardware assembly and testing, and familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks) and design control.