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Bruker Daltonics · 1 day ago

Staff Mechanical Engineer

positionSanta Barbara, CA
timeContract
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$74/hr - $85/hr
date8+ years exp

Bruker Daltonics is a leading analytical instrumentation company that empowers scientists to make groundbreaking discoveries. The Staff Mechanical Engineer will support the mechanical design and development of Atomic Force Microscopes, overseeing the entire product development process from concept to commercialization.

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Responsibilities

Define overall mechanical requirements, architecture, interfaces, and theory of operation
Convert high-level system requirements into subsystem specifications
Evaluate alternative design approaches by performing analysis, modeling, and trade studies
Perform mechanical design, analysis, hands-on prototyping, and system integration
Select mechanical components based on function, availability, reliability, and cost
Work closely with functional teams and OEM suppliers to achieve challenging design requirements, and reliable, manufacturable, serviceable, and testable designs
Develop test plans and methodologies to objectively verify performance against requirements
Design test fixtures to ensure compliance to product and manufacturing specifications
Create product documentation, including BOM’s, fabrication files, and assembly drawings
Provide technical troubleshooting and failure analysis
Document project decisions and provide appropriate cross-functional team communication
Serve as technical interface with 3 rd party development partners and vendors to ensure quality

Qualification

Precision mechanical designMechanical CAD (SolidWorks)OpticalOpto-mechanical designMechatronicsSub-micron motion controlModeling software AnsysModeling software ZemaxAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailTime management skillsTeam orientedWork ethic

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 8-10 years of related work experience
Knowledge in precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, welding, and castings
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong work ethic, team oriented, curious, creative, and committed to quality

Preferred

Experience in precision mechanical design (high stiffness and thermal stability, low stress, FEA, etc.)
Experience in optical and opto-mechanical design
Experience in mechatronics and sub-micron motion control
Experience with mechanical CAD (SolidWorks) and modeling software (Ansys, Zemax)

Company

Bruker Daltonics

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Bruker Life Science Mass Spectrometry is a leading global developer and manufacturer of innovative scientific instruments that address the rapidly evolving needs of a diverse array of life sciences customers.
dateFounded in 1960
location
Billerica, Massachusetts, US
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/mass-spectrometry.html

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (1)
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2022 (2)

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Late Stage
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