Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-10-17
Listing for:
BiomeSense
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Test Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Compensation: $100k – $125k salary + 0.1%– 0.2% equity + benefits
Full benefits, including health coverage, PTO & parental leave
About Biome SenseBiome Sense is a life sciences startup applying gut microbiome technologies (Gut Lab, Meta Biome) to advance personalized medicine. We partner with UCSF, UCSD, NIH & the University of Chicago & are backed by Lab Corp Ventures, Bluestein Ventures, Seerave Foundation & Emil Capital Partners.
Key ResponsibilitiesYou will own key technical work streams responsible for the success of our next-generation Gut Lab hardware, while providing hands‑on support.
- Mechanical Design of Novel Hardware:
Devise elegant solutions to complex mechanical design problems, balancing performance, risk, and timelines - Systems Integration:
Integrate mechanical, electrical, and fluidic systems into robust products; resolve system-level tradeoffs - Hardware Build & Test:
Perform detailed electrical, mechanical, and fluidic assembly of prototypes and sub-assemblies; lead hands‑on validation of new designs - Troubleshooting & Repair:
Diagnose and repair complex hardware, software, and firmware issues in lab and field; identify root causes and drive fixes - Testing & Automation:
Design and improve test setups, fixtures, and automation to optimize assembly and validate hardware; maintain a clean, organized, inventoried hardware lab - Documentation & Quality:
Create clear SOPs, manuals, test records, and design documentation for repeatable production; flag risks and assembly feedback early
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field and 5+ years in hardware development
- Experience independently designing complex, novel hardware and test fixtures using CAD
- Proven ability and willingness to perform precise, hands‑on assembly and testing of complex electromechanical hardware
- Experience with prototyping techniques (e.g., 3D printing, light machining)
- Proven ability to perform detailed wiring, harnessing, and soldering
- Highly organized, proactive, and independent; owns ambiguous work through resolution and collaborates across disciplines
- Experience with instrument control software and scripting; able to interpret test results and translate findings into design improvements
- Experience taking a new product from prototype to production
- Expertise in Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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