Senior Mechanical Engineer
Danaher · San Jose, CA
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Role summary
Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of mechanical systems for advanced imaging equipment in San Jose. The role focuses on optomechanical component design, servo/stepper systems, and automation, requiring expertise in SolidWorks, GD&T, and system integration. A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 5+ years of R&D experience are required.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years Research & Development experience
- Optomechanical assembly design and development expertise
- SolidWorks proficiency with GD&T application
- Servo/stepper motion control system design experience
- Optical alignment fixture design and validation capability
- Technical leadership and structured problem-solving skills
What you'll be doing
- Lead design and development of mechanical systems for advanced imaging equipment
- Design optomechanical components including kinematic mounts and autofocus modules
- Develop and integrate high-resolution motion control systems for automated scanning
- Execute verification protocols and design of experiments for system validation
- Provide technical leadership through design reviews and manufacturability analysis
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