Engineering Journal Jobs in Milpitas, CA

Title: Technical Project Manager/Senior Principal Engineer – Wireless Charging (MR / MI / Automotive)

We are seeking a senior wireless charging expert to lead system architecture, technical decisions, and project execution for MR (Magnetic Resonance) and MI / Qi (Magnetic Induction) wireless charging across automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. The role requires deep hardware and firmware expertise, system-level thinking, and technical leadership to drive products from concept to mass production.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Leadership

• Lead MR / MI system architecture (Tx/Rx, power, RF, EMC, thermal, firmware)
• Define system-level tradeoffs: efficiency, thermal, EMI, performance, cost, reliability
• Mentor HW/FW teams and review designs
• Serve as chief technical decision-maker on complex system challenges

Wireless Charging Technology

• MR (100 kHz–MHz, long-distance, high-power) and MI (Qi/WPC) for consumer/mobile
• Resonance tuning, Q factor, coupling coefficient, coil design, L/C matching
• Multi-coil, relay/repeater designs; FOD, efficiency, and thermal optimization

Hardware & Power Systems

• Inverter, DC-DC, AC-DC/DC-AC power design
• EMI/EMC mitigation, shielding, ferrite use, thermal design
• PCB schematic/layout review; RF, NFC, and automotive power systems (12V/24V/48V)

Firmware & Embedded Systems

• MCU architecture (ARM Cortex-M), PWM/Timer/ADC control
• Closed-loop control (power, temperature, FOD)
• Qi protocol stack, inverter/DC converter control, OCP/OVP protection
• Firmware architecture, version control, workflow support

Automotive & Compliance

• Automotive-grade system design; CCC Digital Key/NFC integration
• Standards: ISO 7637/11452, CISPR 25, ISO 26262, ISO 21434
• Software/system integration: AUTOSAR, CAN/LIN, UDS, OTA/Bootloader
• IATF 16949, ASPICE, V-Model, ALM practices

Simulation & Tools

• Ansys HFSS/Maxwell, COMSOL, Keysight ADS
• EMC validation, CANoe debugging & system modeling

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-4 years of experience in engineering project management, with a focus on hardware implementation (preferred experience in Aerospace or Automotive industries).
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and a proven track record of addressing complex hardware challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple stakeholders and maintaining excellent customer relations.
• Willingness to travel 25%-30% for on-site installations and collaboration with engineering teams at different locations.
• A hands-on mindset, with demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and hardware implementation, and the willingness to remain actively engaged in hands-on tasks.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the evolution of wireless charging technology in both automotive and consumer sectors. Join our innovative team and help drive the future of sustainable charging solutions!

Foxconn Interconnect Technology, Inc. ("FIT") focuses on the development, manufacturing and marketing of electronic and optoelectronic connectors, antennas, acoustic components, cables and modules for applications in computers, communication equipment, consumer electronics, automobiles, industrial and green energy field products.

We offer our employees competitive compensation and world class benefits. In addition, we recognize the performance of the company, business unit and individual through our incentive and recognition programs. At FIT, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to geography, job related knowledge, skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. FIT is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

PHASIUM/Megmeet USA, Inc. is an ISO 13485 certified manufacturer specializing in developing high-performance power solutions for complex medical devices. Our products include standard and custom power supplies, battery chargers, docking stations, and battery packs designed with state-of-the-art power conversion techniques and superior thermal management.

At Megmeet USA, innovation meets impact. As a growing subsidiary of Shenzhen Megmeet Electrical Co., we combine the energy of a fast-paced U.S. operation with the stability and reach of a global leader in power electronics. Our team works on advanced technologies that power the future—from medical devices to industrial automation.

Position:

Project Manager

Role Description:

This is a full-time (on-site) role for a Project Manager at Megmeet USA, Inc. in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager with a background in mechanical, electrical engineering and sales background. Candidate must have PRIOR experience working in a Project Manager role or equivalent role with PM responsibilities. They excel in cross-functional team coordination, project planning, and customer communication. Strong documentation skills, familiarity with prototyping, quality control, and compliance are essential. PMP certification and Chinese language skills are a plus, supporting effective collaboration with global teams and successful execution of product development initiatives.

Note: H1-B Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Primary duties include but are not limited to:

• Navigate clients' RFQ systems and collaborate with internal teams to prepare accurate quotations
• Assist Marketing and Sales in exploring and monitoring new client opportunities
• Act as primary point of contact and foster strong relationships with clients' cross-functional teams and drive satisfaction improvement
• Provide consistent updates on program status to all stakeholders
• Work with external clients and internal teams to define short-term and long-term engineering strategies to meet business needs
• Manage and drive project timelines, design implementations, reviews, and phase exits
• Deliver project performance metrics and recommendations to upper management and stakeholder committees
• Host and lead key project meetings, prepare agendas, and ensure productive discussions from the U.S. side
• Identify and resolve conflicts efficiently, set priorities, and highlight risks and opportunities
• Support local compliance application; for ex. 80 Plus Application and Special Safety Compliance application (sample delivery record, reports follow up, etc.)
• Responsible for customer survey, compliance, questionnaire. Communicate with internal team and respond to customer's request

Ad Hoc Mission:

Team will need support from PM role and some tasks will be assigned below:

• Upcoming Trade Show Booth or Customer Events
• Megmeet Team Customer and Engineer Visits
• System Tests and Audit Factory

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; mechanical, electrical engineering, sales background is a plus.
• Certifications: PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years+ of working experience in electronics, manufacturing and sales environments preferred.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Chinese is highly desired; ability to understand Chinese is a plus (Will need to communicate effectively with our engineering project team from China HQ)
• Documentation Skills: Ability to develop project proposals and quote documentation.
• Project Process Knowledge: Familiarity with project processes (e.g., Prototype A, Prototype B) and manufacturing techniques (e.g., injection molding, stamping).
• Quality Control: Working knowledge of production and quality control methodologies is a plus.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office.

Industry:

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Employment Type:

• Full-Time
• Hybrid Schedule: Mon-Thurs (In-Office) and Fri (Remote)

Compensation and Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive retirement plan.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• Career growth development.

Salary Range:

$95K-$135K (USD) annually

Amagi is an Emmy-winning, AI-enabled cloud platform powering the modern video economy. We help media companies unify streaming and broadcast workflows, modernize operations, and maximize monetization—from live remote production and real-time ad decisioning to automated playout and global content syndication.

Our Impact

Trusted by 23 of the world's top 50 listed media companies, Amagi delivers:

• 7,000+ channels across 300+ content distributors
• 500,000+ hours of content processed
• 26 billion+ monetized ad impressions

We power marquee brands including CBS, BBC, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, NBA, and DAZN—and the world's biggest events: The Olympics, Super Bowl, The Grammys, and the US Presidential Debate.

Headquartered in Bengaluru with 1,000+ team members across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, we're redefining how media is created, distributed, and monetized, intelligently and at global scale.

Our identity and mission: Amagi, meaning \"freedom\", is building the world's leading media technology business grounded in purpose and integrity. We balance individual autonomy with collective mission, guided by the Amagi Way. We're creating a workplace where innovation thrives through the harmonious blend of freedom and shared purpose.

Job Profile

Amagi is seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner and force multiplier to our President of Global Business. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution in a hyper-growth environment.

The Opportunity

You'll operate at the center of Amagi's global revenue engine: partnering with the President and senior leadership to drive operational excellence, cross-functional alignment, and flawless execution of strategic priorities across revenue, product, engineering delivery, and customer-facing functions spanning the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

This isn't a traditional staff role. You'll translate ambitious strategy into measurable outcomes by leading mission-critical initiatives, removing organizational friction, and establishing operating rhythms that scale with our growth. You'll be the connective tissue between vision and reality - ensuring the right conversations happen, decisions get made, and execution follows through.

What Success Looks Like

You'll know you're succeeding when:

• Strategic initiatives move from concept to completion with speed and precision across delivery, product, and revenue teams
• Cross-functional collaboration between sales, marketing, CS, product, and delivery becomes smoother and more effective
• The leadership team gains leverage through improved operating cadence and communication
• Critical business metrics accelerate as organizational effectiveness improves
• Product-market alignment strengthens and go-to-market execution sharpens

Who Thrives in This Role

You bring strategic thinking, operational rigor, and hands-on execution experience from a fast-scaling global SaaS or technology environment. You understand the interplay between product development, go-to-market functions, and delivery excellence. You're energized by complexity, comfortable with ambiguity, and skilled at building structure without bureaucracy across diverse functional areas.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Partner with the President to define, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives across the business.
• Serve as thought partner on critical business strategy decisions: market expansion, M&A, pricing, product-market fit, competitive positioning
• Drive alignment between regional and functional leaders on annual and quarterly business priorities.
• Translate high-level strategy into clear operating plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Prepare executive-level materials including business reviews, board presentations, and strategic updates.

Business Operations & Performance Management

• Establish and manage operating cadences including business reviews, KPI dashboards, and leadership forums.
• Own the cadence, agendas, pre-reads, decisions, and follow-through for all leadership forums
• Partner with Finance, RevOps, and Analytics teams to monitor performance, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support planning processes such as annual operating plans, headcount planning, and investment prioritization.
• Drive clarity and accountability across initiatives through structured project management and follow-through.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Serve as a connective tissue across Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, Customer Success, Product, and Operations.
• Drive strategic programs that don't have a natural owner (e.g., GTM-Product alignment, Delivery transformation, go-to-market for new product line)
• Ensure effective communication and execution across global regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC).
• Partner with functional leaders to remove roadblocks and improve speed of decision-making.
• Manage special projects (eg. due diligence for M&A, post-merger integration, organizational redesign)

Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with People/HR teams to support leadership development, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Support hiring of senior leaders (participate in interviews, conduct back-channeling, facilitate onboarding)
• Help scale leadership operating models and management rhythms as the company grows globally.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Coach and influence senior leaders through data-driven insights and structured problem-solving.

Executive Partnership

• Act as a trusted thought partner to the President on business strategy, organizational design, and execution.
• Support preparation for key internal and external meetings, including executive leadership and board interactions.
• Represent the President in select cross-functional forums and initiatives as needed.
• Anticipate business challenges and proactively surface insights and recommendations.

Skills and Expertise Required

Required

• 10+ years of experience in high-growth technology companies, with progressive responsibility across multiple functions
• Strategy consulting or investment banking pedigree OR GM/operator experience leading P&L or major business unit
• MBA from top-tier program strongly preferred (not required for exceptional operators)
• Multi-functional fluency: Deep understanding of at least 2 of: Revenue/GTM, Product Management, Engineering/Delivery, Business Operations
• Financial acumen: Can build P&L models, analyze unit economics, assess business cases, and speak CFO's language
• Strategic thinking: Track record of shaping business strategy and driving strategic initiatives
• Executive communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills; can craft board memos, strategic narratives, and executive briefings
• Cross-functional leadership: Demonstrated ability to drive results through influence across senior stakeholders
• Organizational savvy: High EQ, political intelligence, ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Bias for action: Comfortable with ambiguity, able to drive decisions and move quickly

Preferred

• Prior Chief of Staff experience to C-suite executive in $100M+ revenue company
• P&L ownership: Prior GM, VP, or business unit leader role with budget responsibility
• International experience: Lived/worked in India or other emerging markets
• M&A experience: Led due diligence, integration, or corporate development
• Board exposure: Prepared board materials or presented to boards
• Technical background: Prior engineering, PM, or technical role (not required but valued)

Base Salary Range: $180,000 – $240,000 USD (annual), plus performance pay incentive. In accordance with local pay transparency laws, this reflects the expected base pay range for this role in the United States. Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, training, and location.

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive Total Compensation, including base salary, incentive compensation, and equity package.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings Program with a 401(k) employer match of up to 3%
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including four (4) weeks of vacation plus twelve (12) paid company holidays
• Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Flexible Benefits & Protection Programs, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellbeing Support, including access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Amagi is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Amagi will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Are you passionate about Generative AI and want to apply it to one of the most impactful domains — cybersecurity?

Join our cutting-edge startup in the San Francisco Bay Area, where we are developing AI systems that transform how organizations understand, detect, and respond to cyber threats.

As an Applied AI Scientist, you'll bridge AI research and real-world cybersecurity use cases — designing, implementing, and optimizing models that extract, reason, and act on complex security data.

You'll work closely with cybersecurity experts, AI infrastructure engineers, and stakeholders to build end-to-end GenAI solutions: from concept to deployment.

This role blends deep applied research with practical engineering, ideal for someone eager to push the limits of Generative AI for meaningful impact.

Why Join Us:

• $25M Seed Funding: Strong capital foundation to innovate and scale fast.
• Early Success: Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, validating real-world demand.
• Experienced Leadership: Founders with 25+ years in cybersecurity — previous ventures valued at $3B+.
• Elite AI Leadership: Heads of AI, Engineering, and Product from world-class tech companies.
• Advanced AI Stack: LLMs, embeddings, RAG systems, LangGraph orchestration, and multimodal AI.
• Competitive Compensation: Excellent salary, meaningful equity, and room for technical leadership growth.
• Cybersecurity Knowledge Preferred but Not Required: We'll teach you the domain — you bring the AI innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Applied AI Research

• Collaborate with cybersecurity researchers and stakeholders to scope AI-driven solutions to security problems (e.g., vulnerability management, code analysis, threat detection).
• Conduct applied research using the latest LLMs and embedding models (Claude, Google GenAI, Unsloth, vLLM).
• Prototype, fine-tune, and evaluate GenAI and RAG/CAG architectures for classification, summarization, reasoning, and context synthesis.
• Perform embedding-level optimization for text, code, and image data using Unsloth, Hugging Face, Voyage, or similar frameworks.

System Development & Integration

• Develop and test end-to-end AI pipelines integrating Milvus or Pinecone for semantic retrieval.
• Build agentic AI systems using LangGraph or similar frameworks to enable autonomous reasoning and task chaining.
• Collaborate with MLOps engineers to deploy and monitor AI models in production securely and efficiently.
• Contribute to synthetic data generation pipelines for fine-tuning and evaluation.

Evaluation & Optimization

• Implement evaluation frameworks using DeepEval and GenAI tools (Claude / Google GenAI) for factuality, reliability, and robustness.
• Optimize model performance across latency, accuracy, and cost using vLLM, quantization, or caching strategies.
• Maintain reproducible experiment tracking with MLflow, Weights & Biases, or internal tools.

Innovation & Leadership

• Stay ahead of GenAI trends — multi-modal reasoning, agentic orchestration, embedding adaptation.
• Explore hybrid LLM deployment strategies (local Unsloth/vLLM + cloud APIs like Claude, Google GenAI).
• Document best practices, share learnings, and mentor junior scientists on applied GenAI workflows.

Qualifications:

Required

• 4+ years in Applied AI / Machine Learning Research / Data Science.
• Strong understanding of LLMs, embeddings, RAG systems, and multimodal learning.
• Proficiency in Python and frameworks like PyTorch, Transformers, Hugging Face, or LangChain.
• Experience in prompt engineering, model evaluation, and retrieval-based reasoning.
• Hands-on experience with vector databases (Milvus / Pinecone) and orchestration frameworks (LangGraph / LangChain).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across research and engineering functions.

Preferred

• Experience with fine-tuning LLMs or embeddings using Unsloth or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with Claude / Google GenAI APIs for cloud-based inference and evaluation.
• Exposure to cybersecurity or enterprise data (CVEs, pluginText, network or asset logs).
• Prior work on synthetic data generation and evaluation frameworks (DeepEval).
• Experience in a fast-paced startup or applied research environment.

Our Culture & Team

• Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Every project directly advances global cybersecurity.

• World-Class Mentorship: Work with senior experts from top AI and security companies.

• Growth-Oriented: Opportunities to lead GenAI initiatives and own major research tracks.

• Inclusive and Innovative: We value diverse perspectives and open experimentation.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness and professional development stipends.
• Equity options — your impact equals ownership.
• Access to state-of-the-art GPUs, APIs, and GenAI frameworks.

Kelly is hiring a Technologist - Research & Development - for a 6-month contract role at Sunnyvale, CA 94086 with our prestigious client.

Job Title: Technologist - Research & Development

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

6-month contract - Onsite role

Mon to Friday – 8 am – 4:30 pm EST.

Pay range is $30 - $36/hr.

Qualifications:

INTRODUCTION

The Silicon Valley Technology Center's (SVTC) Applications Engineering Laboratories are focused on supporting rapid prototyping and applications development for customer-driven projects, in addition to internal R&D initiatives. The laboratories serve a range of high impact business sectors, including advanced packaging and microfabrication, rigid and flexible printed circuit boards, thermal management, optics, and high-speed communication.

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The engineer specializing in prototyping & fabrication is expected to serve as the on-site technical focal point for diverse range of prototyping and fabrication techniques, including the development of advanced and novel fabrication methods serving a diverse and dynamic project portfolio of applications development work typical for SVTC.

The successful candidate will lead fabrication components of critical projects and assist in the testing and characterization of fabricated products.

KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineer specializing in prototyping and fabrication techniques, including development of advanced/non-standard methods for unique applications

• Adept at hands-on lab work, creative thinking, problem solving in a unique and fast-paced applications engineering laboratory environment

• Perform tasks and lead fabrication projects primarily involving 3D printing, CNC milling, large format routing, and lamination

• Work closely with team of engineers / technical specialists in support of a broad project portfolio, including optical, thermal, and mechanical characterization

• Basic data analysis and statistics experience is expected

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people QUALIFICATION

PROFILE:

• Required: B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or other machinist curriculum and experience that required significant hands-on training

• Preferred: 1-3 years of hands-on experience working in a laboratory with fabrication/prototyping equipment

• Experience working with basic shop tools

• Experience working with CNC mill and 3D printers Experience using CAD and CAM software, such as SolidWorks, including the ability to produce professional engineering drawings

• Experience with basic materials characterization and metrology equipment, such as stress-strain testers, confocal microscopes, etc. is preferred

• Well organized, attention to detail, excellent presentation/communication skills

• Curiosity and excitement to learn beyond assignments, excellent problem-solving skills

If you feel this role interests you, feel free to apply or refer someone who would be a good fit.

Job Title: Senior Technical Account Manager

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California

Duration: Direct Hire

Salary: $170K Base Plus 40% Bonus Plus Excellent Benefits

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Account Manager with a strong track record in technical sales to join our dynamic team in Silicon Valley. The ideal candidate has strong industry knowledge, a consultative sales approach, and the ability to manage complex customer relationships in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

This position will have a strong focus on emerging markets including AI infrastructure, Data Centers, power electronics, semiconductors, advanced electrical materials, and EV. The Senior Account Manager responsibilities include pipeline development, business planning, product marketing strategy, portfolio management, and production forecasting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to understand and use product management tools (ROI calculations, lifecycle management, forecasting)
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; strong cross-cultural communication skills
• Strong people skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of business and product development principles, including engineering, operations, QA, sales, and CS
• Technical familiarity with electrical materials, magnetic materials, power electronics, thermal technologies, semiconductor-adjacent components, and/or Data Center systems supporting AI hardware
• Ability to understand customer technical requirements and translate them into product specifications and business strategies

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to drive revenue growth across key enterprise and mid-market clients
• Manage the entire sales cycle from qualification through contract negotiation and closing
• Build trusted relationships with clients, acting as a technical and business advisor
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, marketing, and product management—to deliver tailored solutions
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new opportunities
• Provide accurate forecasts and maintain CRM data integrity
• Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings
• Use personal judgment and initiative to develop solutions for sales, customer service, and marketing challenges
• Assist with customer issue escalation and resolution
• Coordinate with R&D and engineering on technical requirements related to thermal management, magnetic materials, electrical materials, semiconductors, and power electronics
• Serve as liaison between customer and vendors/suppliers/factories throughout product lifecycle for issues related to pricing, quality, design, costs, and delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5–10+ years of experience in technical or enterprise sales, preferably in hardware
• Proven success managing large, complex accounts and multimillion-dollar deals
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Technical aptitude with the ability to translate complex solutions into clear business value
• Ability to work well in a cross-cultural environment

About Us

We’re ClosedWon Talent, a sales & go-to-market recruiting agency that specializes in working with fast-growing startups. If you're exploring your next move, we might have just the opportunity for you...including this one!

About The Company

We're helping a Seed-stage developer productivity startup hire their first two Founding Account Executives in San Francisco.

They’re building a platform for engineering leaders that goes beyond dashboards and vanity metrics. It analyzes real workflow data across the development stack and surfaces clear, actionable guidance on how teams can ship faster, reduce friction, and improve outcomes. This is sold as expertise and insight, not just another tool.

The Role

• Title: Founding Account Executive
• Report to: Founder
• Location: Hybrid in SF
• Comp: $100K–$150K salary, $200-300k OTE, plus equity

You’ll own full-cycle new business:

• Generate your own pipeline
• Work inbound leads
• Run discovery with engineering leaders
• Close mid-market and enterprise deals
• Help define how sales gets done

ACV ranges:

• $15K–$40K typical mid-market
• $50K+ enterprise entry point (with expansion upside later)

You’ll get a mix of faster-moving cycles and more strategic, multi-stakeholder deals.

Who They’re Looking For

Must-haves:

• Proven ability to generate pipeline in a scrappy environment
• Comfortable selling to technical buyers, especially engineering leaders
• Operates well with low process and high ambiguity
• High ownership mentality. Willing to do the unglamorous work

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience selling into engineering orgs or dev-adjacent tools
• Some technical or analytical exposure
• Evidence of fast progression or internal promotion
• Creative GTM experience: events, conferences, network selling, scrappy outbound motions

Position: Principal Mechanical Engineer II

Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA

Pay Rate: $65-75/hr (depending on experience)

Duration: contract up to 3 years

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will play a vital role in driving innovation for our next-generation instrumentation. We are looking for someone that exhibits a high degree of motivation, independence, and resourcefulness to help us develop solutions to novel DNA Sequencing and automation challenges in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities

-You will lead the end-to-end mechanical design and development of mechanical sub-systems including electro-mechanical, pneumatic, fluidic, and thermal components.

-You will collaborate with engineers from other disciplines (electrical, consumables, materials) to define and manage all critical technical interfaces for your module.

-You will develop novel mechanisms for automated reagent and flow cell loading, clamping, and sealing, ensuring reliability over repeated use.

-You will architect and design thermal control systems, including the specification and integration of heating/cooling elements, sensors, condensation control, and heat management.

-You will partner with internal and external simulation experts to guide and validate CFD, thermal, and optical models, using empirical data to refine designs.

-You will serve as the primary technical expert for your sub-system during integration, verification, and troubleshooting activities, working directly with the Systems Integration team.

-You will lead cross-functional design reviews, driving alignment and resolving technical trade-offs between mechanical design, consumables, materials, and assay requirements.

-You will drive the technical execution for sub-systems, manage timelines for your design deliverables, and contribute to the overall project plan.

-You will create and maintain all design documentation for your sub-systems, including detailed CAD models, drawings, and specifications.

-You will contribute to the technical strategy for the future integrated system, providing data-driven recommendations on architecture and technology choices based on your sub-system's performance.

-You will present technical progress, data, and design trade-offs to the broader project team and key stakeholders, clearly articulating the rationale and impact of engineering decisions.

A cover letter is required for this application. Please outline your relevant experience and explain why you are interested in this role and our company.

Who You Are:

(Required)

-You have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related discipline with at least 7 years+ of relevant industry experience; OR aPhD in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related discipline with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience; OR a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related discipline with at least 4 years of relevant industry experience.

-You have demonstrated deep, hands-on expertise in the design, development, and testing of complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, and pneumatic systems, preferably for life science or diagnostic instrumentation.

-You have demonstrated hands-on expertise in thermal management and the design of precision temperature control systems.

-You have experience developing fluidics systems and their interfaces including pumps, valves, tubing, sensors, and material selection.

-You possess strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for detailed design and the creation of manufacturing drawings.

-You have expertise designing components for a variety of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, injection molding, 3D printing).

-You are a creative and resourceful problem-solver, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues at the interface of hardware, software, and chemistry.

-You are proficient with common machine shop tools, as well as test and measurement equipment; proficient with rapid prototyping technology such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills/lathes, etc; and

-You have a demonstrated level of proficiency with Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools for device control and data acquisition.

Preferred:

-You have demonstrated the ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers, providing clear guidance and delegating tasks to achieve project goals.

-You have experience using simulation tools (CFD, FEA) to guide design decisions.

-You have previously worked on the development of next-generation sequencing (NGS) or other genomics instrumentation.

-You have experience working in a regulated product development environment

-You have demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner, especially to non-experts; you excel at problem-solving skills and the ability to work under ambiguous situations.

-You have excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize and handle multiple changing projects and priorities; you complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner.

Position

Our client is seeking a highly versatile, strategic, and \"hands-on\" communications professional to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate Communications, you will be a key driver in executing internal and external communication strategies. We need a critically-minded individual with a positive, "can-do" attitude who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a natural bias for action, and is ready to to think strategically one hour and roll up their sleeves to draft an intranet feature, manage a website update, or plan a photoshoot the next.

The ideal candidate has a background in science but has built a career in science journalism and/or biopharma corporate communications. The individual is organized, detail-oriented and can work cross-functionally to develop flawless content across a range of communications channels.

This is a hybrid role with 3-4 days expected onsite.

Duties

• Provide well-written and clear communications spanning intranet features, newsletters, social media, videos, and other engagement platforms.
• Proactively manage company intranet and external website updates.
• Support external communication campaigns.
• Coordinate photoshoots and film shoots.
• Provide ongoing creative ideas to ensure organizational messaging is forward-looking and innovative.
• Develop and foster relationships across the organization.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field combined with professional experience or a degree in Communications or Journalism.
• 5-8 years experience within biotech, pharma or life sciences. Agency experience is a plus.
• Adept at managing internal stakeholders and capable of juggling multiple projects while delivering high-quality, accurate communications to meet deadlines.
• Outstanding writing, editing and storytelling skills; proven ability to synthesize complex and sometimes voluminous content into clear, compelling messages, regardless of the subject matter.
• Comfortable working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, providing both counsel and hands-on execution.
• Understanding of confidentiality, sensitivity around material non-public information.
• Great attention to detail.
• Be a collaborative team player.
• Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop skills are a plus.

• Identify the top 3-5 constrained work centers and provide an executable Production Schedule and manage detailed production schedules for those W/C’s.  Work with Production leadership to manage and address the constrained work centers.
• Review and release job orders to the floor based on production readiness criteria
• Report on production control KPI’s – job orders released and on time releasing
• Design, build and maintain integrated master schedules, and generates accurate and timely reports for analysis of capacity utilization
• Facilitate daily meetings as needed with key stakeholders to review the execution of the schedule
• Conduct RCCP (Rough Cut Capacity Planning) for the top 3-5 constrained work centers and other areas that are near capacity.  Report the status to the appropriate departments and personnel to show what capacity is available to support upcoming customer sales order requirements. 
• Through analysis and discussion with Engineering and Production personnel, set and maintain production parameters, i.e. standards, to support the development of an executable schedule.
• Isolate and drive the resolution of work order quantity variances and material remnants.
• Support Customer Service, Engineering and sales revenue objectives by working collaboratively to develop the production schedule.
• Ensure there is adequate sprint capacity for rapid product development, strategic expedites and similar work, as well as spikes in demand
• Identify and lead continuous improvement efforts to streamline processes and procedures to remove non-value-added effort in the master scheduling process
• Ability to determine safety stock levels along with economical build quantities
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Department Manager/Supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree (BA / BS) in related field or equivalent
• 5+ years of Master Scheduling experience or 3 years Master Scheduling experience plus 2 years directly related experience.
• APICS Certification – completed or in process
• Fluent in ERP Software, MRP, Scheduling and Planning systems (5+ yrs Preferred)
• Lean manufacturing / six-sigma training and demonstrated experience
• Experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (SOP) or SIOP
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including, but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation and scientific method
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines