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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Bio-Techne
September 24, 2026
Full-time
On-site
San Jose, CA
Other
Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer leading the design and development of analytical instruments for life sciences and diagnostics applications. Responsibilities: design innovative hardware and accessories, collaborate cross-functionally for product development, support transition to manufacturing, and contribute across early concept, prototype, and field support phases. Requirements: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5-7 years or Master's with 3-5 years industry experience; expertise in mechanisms, product design, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, molding, extrusion); proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM; experience in life sciences or diagnostic hardware preferred. HighValue: instrumentation development, complex hardware design, tolerances, rapid prototyping, manufacturability, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. WorkSetup: primarily on-site in San Jose with up to 5% domestic/international travel.