Senior Mechanical Engineer - Automation Equipment

Position Overview

At Pattern Bioscience, we're tackling antibiotic resistance, one of the biggest public health challenges of our time by using machine learning and microfluidics to quickly identify infection-causing bacteria and predict effective drugs. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Automation Equipment, you will join the Consumable and Automation Engineering team to transition manufacturing equipment from low-volume to high-volume production. You will work hand-in-hand with Hardware Engineering, Assay, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to design and implement solutions that span optical, thermal, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and provide recommended changes to existing production equipment.
• Develop testing equipment for verification of consumables.
• Design and develop a laser welder pin and slot fixture to improve ease of use and process consistency.
• Design, develop, and test electromechanical production equipment and manufacturing aids.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and machine shops to produce custom prototypes and final equipment parts or assemblies.
• Evaluate and select off-the-shelf equipment to meet production volume requirements.
• Create and manage drawings, bills of materials, and test data for parts, test fixtures, and equipment assemblies.
• Develop and execute FATs, SATs, and validation plans for new or updated equipment and control systems.
• Produce work instructions and O&M manuals, and train operators on proper equipment use.
• Own projects from early-stage definition through commissioning, including reporting verification or validation test results.
• Apply first principles mechanical analysis to validate design integrity and ensure functionality, safety, and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and manufacturing operators to verify design outputs and meet user requirements.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 7 years' experience in designing, developing, and commissioning machines, manufacturing equipment, or automation equipment.
• Proven expertise in designing and deploying mechanical equipment from problem identification to validation, with hands-on experience in lab or manufacturing settings.
• Proficiency in DFM, FMEA, GD&T, and 3D CAD, with experience using FEA tools (such as Simulation) to ensure performance and reliability.
• Ability to create detailed technical documentation including drawings, bills of materials, and test protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the development and commissioning of heat sealing or liquid filling equipment.
• Background in an FDA regulated environment, with familiarity in PLC controls and running DOEs.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ANSI, and/or NEC safety standards.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Career Development
• Opportunity to make a global impact and pioneer cutting-edge solutions.