Mechanical Engineer 3, Consumables Sustaining

Role: Mechanical Engineer 3, Consumables Sustaining at 10x Genomics, focusing on the support and improvement of on-market consumables products used in life sciences. Responsibilities: collaborate across functions to support design, development, transfer, and troubleshooting of complex plastic components; lead root cause analysis of manufacturing and field issues (e.g., microfluidics, sealing, biocompatibility); drive engineering changes and support quality investigations; utilize PLM and ERP systems for product lifecycle management; identify yield and quality improvements through FMEA and risk assessments. Requirements: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering; 4+ (MS) or 6+ (BS) years in mechanical design or sustaining engineering, with 3+ years in biotech consumables; expertise in thermoplastics (COC, COP, etc.), elastomers, injection molding; proficiency with CAD, simulation, metrology, data analysis tools; familiarity with risk management, Gage R&R, FMEA, and quality systems. HighValue: supporting complex plastic systems in life sciences/medical device industries, microfluidics, precision injection molding, manufacturing support, process improvement, cross-functional collaboration. WorkSetup: not specified, but involves close cooperation with manufacturing, R&D, supply chain, and quality teams.