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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Pharmaceutical Company
Santa Clara, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract


Job Description:

A leading global healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of next-generation sequencing systems. This role focuses on building highly integrated, end-to-end instrumentation solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop mechanical subsystems including electro-mechanical, pneumatic, thermal, and fluidic components
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, materials, and systems teams
  • Develop mechanisms for automated loading, clamping, and sealing
  • Design and implement thermal control systems
  • Support system integration, testing, and troubleshooting
  • Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and documentation
  • Drive design reviews and technical decision-making

Required Qualifications:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related field with relevant industry experience
  • Hands-on experience with complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience with thermal systems and fluidics
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD tools
  • Experience with prototyping and testing
  • Familiarity with Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools

Preferred:

  • Experience with life science or diagnostic instrumentation
  • Exposure to NGS or genomics systems
  • Experience in regulated environments (FDA, GMP)
  • Simulation tools (CFD, FEA)

Salary : $34 - $65

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