Senior Mechanical Engineer

Position

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Precision Motion Control)

Pleasanton, CA (Onsite)

6-12 months

W2 Candidates Only, No C2C

Our client is looking for a dynamic Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Hardware Engineering group. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of multi-omic spatial imaging instruments. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated engineer with a robust background in mechanical design and precision motion control, preferably with experience in life sciences equipment.

If you have a passion for innovation and a proven track record in product development, we want to hear from you today!

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for complex motion control projects across multiple domains.
• Engage in all phases of product development from requirements definition to verification and validation testing.
• Design and qualify systems containing precision motion stages to meet stringent performance and reliability requirements.
• Program multi-axis motion controllers for optomechanical and robotic operations synchronized with illumination, image acquisition, and fluidics subsystems.
• Work closely with software engineers and other hardware design engineers to ensure seamless integration of motion control solutions.
• Manage partnerships with motion control vendors for custom-designed products.
• Develop and perform component verification testing and product validation testing.
• Study and test product designs to identify improvements.
• Create product functional and design specifications, perform Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and support production by troubleshooting process and component issues.
• Document and prepare patent submissions.
• Participate in project planning and scheduling.
• Shepherd projects through the design control process and assist New Product Introduction personnel with initial builds.

• PhD or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a relevant field.
• 10+ years in life science instrumentation, semiconductor equipment, and/or automation and robotics, with a proven track record of bringing new products from concept to manufacturing.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Solid Works preferred), with experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience programming and tuning motion controllers for synchronous motion trajectories.
• Design experience with sub-micron positioning stages and Z-stages for optical focus.
• Familiarity with electrical assemblies, sensors, and various manufacturing techniques.
• Strong knowledge of analysis tools (i.e., Python or MATLAB).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, a hands‑on approach, and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Prior project management experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with machining, casting, sheet metal, and high‑volume injection molding is a plus.
• Experience generating mechanical drawings and knowledge of electronic document control systems is preferred.
• 3+ years of programming experience in Java, C++, Python, or related languages is highly desirable.
• Pay rate $110.00/hour depending on experience.

$110.00/hour depending on experience.

Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.