Mechanical Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Mechanical Engineer – Instrumentation (NPI + Sustaining)
Yoh is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our biotech instrumentation client, supporting new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining engineering efforts for state‑of‑the‑art platforms.
Industry: Biotech / Instrumentation
Location: Pleasanton, CA
Compensation: $48‑55/hour DOE
Type: 6‑month Contract (possible extension)
- Support mechanical design efforts for NPI and sustaining engineering projects, including development, verification, validation, and production transfer.
- Work with R&D, manufacturing, and service teams to bring new instrument platforms from prototype to production.
- Assist in design updates by analyzing field issues, reviewing return material data, and driving improvements to reliability and manufacturability.
- Support root cause analysis activities and help implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) with internal teams and contract manufacturers.
- Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and evaluation of mechanical, optical, and electromechanical subsystems.
- Maintain engineering documentation, including BOMs, ECOs, risk assessments, and updates in PLM/ERP systems.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation to communicate findings across cross‑functional teams. Required Skills
- Solid Works proficiency
- Expert knowledge of GD&T
- Machine shop or hands‑on fabrication experience
- Manufacturing or production support experience
- Experience with NPI processes, pilot builds, or design transfer
- Familiarity with optics, motion systems, or electromechanical assemblies
- Experience troubleshooting liquid handling or automation systems
- Exposure to DFM/DFA, ISO 13485, FDA‑regulated environments
- Experience with reliability testing (MTBF/MTTR) and FMEA
- Working knowledge of Python, Jira, Confluence, Oracle ERP, or Arena PLM
- Strong collaboration skills across R&D, operations, supply chain, and service teams
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Met Life Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly e‑payroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
Yoh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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