Mechanical Design Engineer (Mid-Senior Level

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Rheo Sense, Inc. (Rheo Sense) is a leading scientific instrumentation company specializing in high-precision microfluidic viscosity measurement technology. Our innovative VROC® platform is trusted by researchers, engineers, and scientists across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, materials science, and advanced manufacturing.

We are committed to delivering accurate, reliable, and user-friendly measurement solutions that empower our customers to accelerate discovery, improve product performance, and drive scientific advancement.

At Rheo Sense, we foster a collaborative, fast-moving environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and customer focus guide everything we do. As we continue to grow, we're looking for talented individuals who are excited to contribute to cutting-edge technology and make a meaningful impact in the scientific community.

Position:
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Corporate Office:
San Ramon, California

Relocation Assistance:
No – Relocation assistance is not available. Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance of the work location will be considered for this position.

Closing:
We are continuously accepting applications to build a pool of qualified candidates. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this announcement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be considered for immediate hiring needs as well as future opportunities.

Application Screening Process:
Your application will not be considered if you fail to meet the minimum qualifications listed below or do not submit a detailed cover letter and resume as required for the application screening process. Candidates who are selected to move forward after the prescreening questionnaire will be required to complete a video introduction before advancing to the next stage of the hiring process.

Salary Range: $120,000–$150,000 annually. The starting salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Starting salaries are typically positioned within the range and are not commonly offered at or near the maximum of the salary band.

Who You Are You are an experienced mechanical engineer with recent, demonstrated success designing and developing complex products, systems, or advanced instrumentation in a fast-paced environment. You combine strong technical expertise with creative problem-solving and require minimal ramp-up time, allowing you to quickly contribute and deliver results. Recent, hands-on experience using Solid Works is required, with a proven ability to create detailed designs, assemblies, drawings, and prototypes.

You communicate effectively, collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, and take ownership from concept through prototype and product development. With a practical, hands-on approach and a track record of execution, you are comfortable navigating ambiguity, driving projects forward, and making immediate contributions to product innovation and engineering excellence.

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for planning and executing mechanical engineering tasks for the product development of advanced instruments. This individual will be working closely with other members of our interdisciplinary team developing innovative advanced related products and technologies. The candidate must be a fast learner, strong problem solver, and exceptional communicator. This position will require you to translate ideas into high-level design concepts and working prototypes.

The candidate must have a proven ability to understand complex problems and requirements as described by customers, product liaisons, scientific and engineering team members.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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