Staff Mechanical Engineer, Consumables

Role: Staff Mechanical Engineer, Consumables at 10x Genomics, leading the design and development of complex biotech consumables such as injection molded plastics, over-molding, and microfluidic systems. Responsibilities: oversee architecture, conduct simulations (FEA, CFD), ensure regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820), own projects from concept to high-volume manufacturing, manage vendor relationships, and lead innovation including patentable technologies. Requirements: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering; 10+ years in mechanical design, with at least 5 years in medical devices or biotech consumables; expertise in thermoplastics, elastomers, injection molding, CAD tools (SolidWorks/Creo), and quality systems (ISO 14971, FMEA). Preferred: experience with fluidic integration, design for manufacturing/assembly, and laboratory validation. High-Value: focus on biotech consumables for high-impact single cell analysis platforms, with emphasis on regulatory standards, high-volume manufacturing, and cross-functional collaboration with biologists, chemists, and software engineers. Location: not specified, but likely hybrid or onsite based on project needs.