Mechanical Engineer – Automation & Integration (Medical Devices)

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control system issues during development.
• Perform functional experiments on the proprietary device for characterization and validation.
• Coordinate with external subcontractors and suppliers to support prototype fabrication and assembly.
• Utilize CAD software (SolidWorks or Onshape) to modify and optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Write and utilize Python scripts for automation, data collection, and system control.
• Integrate 3D printing and other prototyping techniques into the development process.

Qualifications

✅ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of hands-on experience in prototype assembly, troubleshooting, and testing.

✅ Experience with Python for automation and system integration.
✅ Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or Onshape) for prototype modification.
✅ Familiarity with 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing techniques.

✅ Experience working with external subcontractors and suppliers for fabrication and assembly.
✅ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications

✅ Experience working with liquid-handling robots.

✅ Experience in a MedTech or BioTech startup environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative biomedical startup developing next-generation point-of-care (POC) blood testing devices.
• Gain hands-on experience working on development of complex electromechanical biomedical device.
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact product development.
• Employee benefits package, career growth opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of rapid diagnostic technology.

If you're passionate about engineering and eager to work on real-world challenges, we'd love to hear from you!

About SiPhox
SiPhox, supported by Y Combinator, Intel, and Khosla Ventures, is revolutionizing diagnostics through silicon photonics. Our in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices, powered by disposable silicon photonic chip sensors, deliver the capabilities of large laboratory instruments in a compact form. Our mission is to provide accurate, reliable, and accessible diagnostic tools that empower healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes.