United States

Research Engineer, California

Research Engineer, California
Description
Description

Our Systems Technology group, a part of Roche Sequencing Solutions, is focused on creating and advancing technologies to significantly enhance DNA sequencing workflows, push system performance, and promote sustainability. We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented engineer to join the effort. As an Engineer, you will tackle a variety of tasks and projects that will help us advance our technology and hardware related to our next-generation DNA sequencing systems.

Your efforts will cover many aspects related to the fabrication, assembly and testing of custom devices, fixtures, breadboards and prototypes. Specific responsibilities may include:

Using equipment and techniques such as CNC milling/machining, laser cutting and 3D printing to create and modify parts

Operating, repairing and maintaining various lab equipment and instruments, including custom systems

Conducting various microfabrication-related activities such as cleaning substrates, using photolithography equipment, etching and bonding

Fabricating and assembling mesofluidic and microfluidic devices and systems

Testing, characterizing and optimizing device and system performance

Collecting data, documenting observations and helping to analyze and interpret results

Utilizing various types of metrology instruments to characterize parts and evaluate manufacturing methods

Collaborating with other scientists and engineers to generate test plans, protocols and reports

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate shall exhibit a high degree of motivation, ingenuity and resourcefulness to help us solve problems, invent new technology and develop cutting-edge products. The candidate should also have

1-5 years of industry experience fabricating parts, assembling devices or instruments, performing tests and troubleshooting systems

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering or similar discipline

A solid understanding of engineering fundamentals

The ability to work independently, with little to no supervision

A meticulous mindset

A positive, friendly, proactive attitude and a passion for science and technology.

A desire to learn and be challenged

The ideal candidate should also have

Experience with Solidworks and CAM software

Experience with fabricating, assembling and testing electro-mechanical and fluidic systems

Experience working in a cleanroom

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