Staff Mechanical Engineer, Biotech Consumables Leader

10x Genomics; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

10x Genomics is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer, Consumables to lead the architecture and design of high-volume biotech consumables. You will drive integration with instrument hardware, apply advanced simulation for reliability, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

You will mentor junior engineers and partner with biologists, chemists, and software teams to translate science into manufacturable hardware, spanning concept through high-volume production.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years mechanical design experience.
• 5+ years in medical devices or biotech consumables.
• In-depth plastics and high-volume injection molding knowledge.
• Experience with ISO 14971 / FDA 21 CFR 820 quality frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of complex biotech consumables.
• Oversee integration of consumables with instrument hardware.
• Apply FEA, CFD and tolerance analysis for robust parts.
• Drive DFx (DFM/DFA) with CMOs and tooling partners.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across biology and software teams.

Skills

Strategic design

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Failure analysis

Mentorship

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks/Creo

PDM systems

Simulation software

Job description

10x Genomics is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer, Consumables to lead the architecture and design of high-volume biotech consumables. You will drive integration with instrument hardware, apply advanced simulation for reliability, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

You will mentor junior engineers and partner with biologists, chemists, and software teams to translate science into manufacturable hardware, spanning concept through high-volume production.