Mechanical Engineer II

Overview

Working within Bio-Rad's Clinical Diagnostics Group R&D organization as a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll take engineering concepts and requirements and transform them into functional prototypes and finished products that improve healthcare outcomes for people around the world. Leveraging your knowledge of engineering principles and best practices, you’ll have an active role in the development and testing of new products. You'll also collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists, providing your technical knowledge and insights to ensure our products deliver the highest levels of quality and functionality.

• Develop fluidic subsystems and consumable interfaces, performing detailed characterization of flow dynamics, waste, and volumetric budgets.
• Support end-to-end system platform and prototype development through experimental testing, component selection, control software development, and automated fluidic integration.
• Build and utilize breadboard fixtures and prototypes to validate designs, execute system testing, and troubleshoot fluidic and electromechanical issues involving analysis of instrument logs.
• Maintain a strong laboratory presence, designing experiments and generating high-fidelity datasets to guide design tradeoffs and risk mitigation.
• Foster effective collaboration with vendors and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Define, document, and execute fluidic requirements, engineering specifications, and technical reports.
• Lead/participate in Design for Excellence (DFX) approach to Product Development.
• Build and cultivate a results-oriented culture of innovation, empowerment, risk tolerance, learning and continuous improvement across the group. Build and maintain effective cross-functional collaborations within Bio-Rad and with external partners.
• Work closely with the R&D and Engineering Leadership teams to drive and continually expand the functional excellence of the entire engineering team through mentorship and training.

• Education/
  
  Work Experience:
  
  BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS preferred with 2-5 years experience
• Experience working with fluid handling and pneumatic systems
• Experience with internal and outsourced product development projects
• Experience with good engineering practices, tools, and processes, including DFMEA, Six Sigma.
• Preferred Tools Flow Modeling:
  Ansys, COMSOL CAD Modeling:
  Solid Works etc. Statistical Tools:
  Minitab
• Rapid prototyping and fabrication skills desirable
• Analytical and systematic approach to design and testing, with attention to details

At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

The estimated base salary range for this position is $99,600 to $132,900 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

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