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Mechanical Engineer

Newark, CA 94560

Employment Type: Contract Category: Mechanical Engineer Job Number: 10426 Pay Rate: $60/hr. - $70/hr.

Job Description




Qualifications:
  • BSME, 5 to 7 years’ experience.
  • Experience in Biotech Instrumentation or Medical Devices industries.
  • SolidWorks, PDMWorks, EPDM, FEA experience is a plus (Consol, Abaqus, SWx Simulation).
  • Proven experience in the thermal design of complex electro-mechanical systems, preferably within the medical device or life sciences industry.
  • Strong familiarity with heat transfer principles (conduction, convection, radiation) and components (fans, heat sinks, liquid cooling).
  • General understanding of electro mechanical packaging to facilitate air flow and cooling.
  • Familiarity with fabrication processes (machining, molding) and assembly and test processes.

Responsibilities:
  • Support the thermal design of blood analyzer instruments and their sub-systems, considering factors such as heat generation, dissipation, temperature control, and thermal stability.
  • Develop and implement thermal management strategies to ensure optimal instrument performance and reliability within specified operating conditions.
  • Design and oversee the fabrication and testing of thermal prototypes and experimental setups to validate designs and identify areas for improvement.
  • Select and integrate thermal components such as heat sinks, fans, thermoelectric coolers (TECs), and temperature sensors.
  • Collaborate closely with electrical, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of thermal solutions with other instrument subsystems.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive thermal design documentation, including specifications, analysis reports, and test procedures.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise on thermal-related issues.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve thermal performance issues during development, verification, and validation phases.

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