Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Multiply Labs

Multiply Labs is a cutting-edge startup based in San Francisco, California, supported by top-tier tech and life science investors such as Casdin Capital, Lux Capital, and Y Combinator. We are revolutionizing the manufacturing of cell therapies by developing advanced robotic systems designed to automate and scale the production of these life-saving treatments. Our robots empower biopharma companies to produce cell therapies at scale without significantly changing their existing processes, reducing regulatory barriers and risks. While traditional approaches are time-consuming and lead to extremely high costs for patients (typically $1M+ per patient), using robotics can make these transformative treatments more accessible and affordable to patients in need. 

To learn more and to view a video of our robots in action, visit us at www.multiplylabs.com  and follow us on LinkedIn. You can also read our latest peer-reviewed study, which highlights the statistical equivalence between manual and automated cell expansion processes, at cytotherapy.org.

Position Overview

As a senior mechanical engineer in the Multiply Labs team, you will apply your engineering expertise and technical leadership skills to design complex automated machinery involved in the manufacturing of novel pharmaceutical products.

Our team-oriented work environment provides in-house access to a wide range of state-of-the-art prototyping and fabrication equipment, extensive engineering material and component inventory to experiment and build with, personalized CAD workstation, and multiple workspaces that foster creativity and collaboration. 

This position may also involve the selection and integration of electromechanical actuators, controls, sensors, and microcontrollers.

Basic technical requirements:

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, including modeling and creation of detailed drawings.
• Extensive mechanical design experience developing production ready machine designs from basic ideas and concepts, including starting from a ‘blank sheet’.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems by breaking them down into simpler pieces and executable tasks. 
• Working knowledge of mechanical components, common engineering metals, plastics, joining methods, part fabrication methods, and finishing operations. 
• Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, rapid prototyping equipment, basic machine shop fabrication equipment, and precision measurement tools.

Basic workplace skill requirements:

• Candidates must be a self-starter comfortable working in a fast paced technically challenging startup company environment.
• Candidates must be very organized, and detail oriented.
• Candidates must be able to handle multiple project and task assignments simultaneously.
• Candidates must be able to clearly express their ideas and design details in meetings, team presentations, white board brainstorming sessions, and in various technical documentation.
• Candidates must be able, when necessary, to provide effective leadership of engineering peers and more junior engineers while working together on major projects. 

Basic responsibilities:

• Responsible for owning and completing machine design problems that may include brainstorming, detailed CAD work, investigation of applicable technologies and components, generation of supporting design documentation, generation of BOM for completed design, oversight and participation in functional testing of design solutions, and release of design TLAs.
• Responsible for analysis of designs including deflections, tolerance stack ups, load capacity, mass, and material compatibility.
• Responsibilities may also include controls and actuator sizing, interfacing, integration, and testing.
• Responsible for following ML design best practices, standards, and project management guidelines.

Additional qualifications – considered a plus:

• Experience designing and building automated production machinery for an FDA regulated industry.
• Industrial experience developing robot EOATs, work cell fixtures, or material handling systems.
• Demonstratable proficiency operating machine shop equipment to fabricate high precision parts.
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5-2009 GD&T standard.
• Experience designing injection molded parts, qualifying mold tooling, and selecting plastic resins.   
• Experience designing machine power distribution and control cabinets.

Note : while our headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, this position will require supporting a robotic cluster currently deployed in Palo Alto, CA. 

$160,000 - $185,000 a year

Total compensation includes generous equity and benefits including:

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Daily catered lunch

• Commuter Benefits

• Flexible PTO

• 401K

We take pride in cultivating an environment that fosters collaboration, open communication, and authenticity. We are an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are diverse in background and singular in mission.