Sr Staff Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our team of Hardware, Instrument Software, Automation, and Systems engineers to support the growth of Twist Bioscience Synbio and NGS products.  In this Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer role as an individual contributor, you will directly contribute to the development of custom and off-the-shelf systems deployed in the Synbio and NGS production lines and have ownership over the design control functions to maintain accurate design history and follow regulatory and ISO 13485 requirements. There is an opportunity for growth into a management role for the motivated individual as the group grows. What You’ll Be Doing  Directly contribute to the analysis, design, fabrication, and assembly of custom systems and off-the-shelf systems for Twist production environments Support design and fabricate hardware for feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs Utilize design control process to maintain accurate design history and follow regulatory and ISO 13485 requirements Identifies and works with vendors to design and procure specialized components Works with contractors and outside integrators to produce Twist hardware and instrumentation Work effectively with the Hardware, Instrument Software, Automation, and Systems engineers to develop hardware in a team environment Capable of balancing the scope of a project (users, purpose, longevity, etc) with the cost, design, and sustainability of the hardware/system being asked to create What You’ll Bring to the Team B.S., Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering or similar engineering background Minimum of 12 years of industry experience, Project management and design experience Successful track record of delivering development goals on time and on budget Hands-on skills to assemble, test, and validate equipment Skilled in Solidworks CAD design Understanding of tolerancing and machine shop processes Preferred Qualifications Experience with use of PDM for design collaboration and version control Cross-functional skills in fluid mechanics, optics, and electronics are desirable Experience and understanding of robotics and automation Design and bring up of complex instrumentation systems Design of Twist Bioscience hardware such as sequencers, synthesizers, and laboratory automation robotics Experience with fluidic systems, including delivery and supply of toxic and flammable chemicals Basic machine shop fabrication skills and abilities About Twist Bioscience Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA. At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers. Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law. The base cash compensation for this California-based role is below. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location and may vary from the amount listed above. Compensation may be different in other locations. San Francisco Bay Area Pay Range $180,500 — $197,500 USD