Senior Mechanical Engineer, Biotech Consumables Sustaining

Socket.dev; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

10x Genomics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 3 for Consumables Sustaining to ensure the ongoing performance of on-market consumables. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and R&D to troubleshoot issues, lead root cause investigations and drive corrective actions.

The role requires hands-on design for biocompatible plastics, experience with precision molding and a readiness to support NPI as priorities shift.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years with MS or 6+ with BS in mechanical design or sustaining engineering, with at least 3 years in biotech consumables.
• Plastics expertise with thermoplastics (COC, COP, PC, PP) and elastomers (TPE/TPU) and the nuances of precision injection molding.
• Strong understanding of 3D mechanical design, GD&T per ASME Y14.5, dimensional stack-ups and inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cross-functional collaboration to design, develop and transfer new consumable components.
• Serve as mechanical point of contact for on-market sustaining issues.
• Lead/support root cause investigations using FEA, tolerance analysis and failure analysis; implement corrective actions.
• Support ECOs/ECRs, CAPAs, QC method development and Arena/Oracle workflows.

Skills

3D mechanical design

Geometric tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)

CAD & PDM tools

Root cause analysis

FMEA experience

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Simulation software

Metrology equipment (OGP, Keyence, Nikon)

Data analysis (JMP)

Job description

10x Genomics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 3 for Consumables Sustaining to ensure the ongoing performance of on-market consumables. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and R&D to troubleshoot issues, lead root cause investigations and drive corrective actions.

The role requires hands-on design for biocompatible plastics, experience with precision molding and a readiness to support NPI as priorities shift.