Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary

Position: Process Engineer Location: San Diego, CA Duration: 6 Months Contract Duties: Description:

• Provide Process Engineering and Test
• Support as part of a multi-disciplinary product development team responsible for the design of systems for genetic analysis, with a focus on consumables.
• Develop methods for assembly of complex disposable devices (plastics joining, adhesives dispensing, precision assembly work, some use of automated equipment).
• Own and execute test plans verifying assembly performance against ship/store and use-case conditions.
• Optimize assembly processes through the execution of experimental plans, including statistical design of experiments.
• Support Critical Parameter Management, designing and executing experiments to evaluate the relationship of process inputs to assembly outputs.
• Establish windows for process variables leading to acceptable output metrics. Use precision measurement equipment to monitor part quality.
• Evaluate repeatability of metrology tools.
• Assist in troubleshooting product assembly processes, leveraging problem solving techniques such as fish bone an 8D analyses.
• Analyze and organize data for reports and discussion using Excel or Matlab.
• Communicate results of activities to the rest of the team using
• MS Word or Powerpoint. Skills: 2+ years of experience within an R&D or product manufacturing group
• Experience with products containing miniature/micro-fluidics and chemistry/assay components is advantageous. Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemistry or related field

Qualifications

Process Engineering and Test

• Support as part of a multi-disciplinary product development team
• Develop methods for assembly of complex disposable devices (plastics joining, adhesives dispensing, precision assembly work, some use of automated equipment).
• Experience with products containing miniature/micro-fluidics and chemistry/assay components is advantageous. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.