Mechanical Engineer at Evolvinc

We are aiming to develop the world’s most cost-effective, automated point-of-care DNA in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assay for small clinics and primary care settings. Our UC Berkeley startup is developing Gates Foundation funded low-cost microfluidic diagnostic technologies capable of on-site multi-target detection of infectious diseases.

We are seeking a Mechanical/Automation/Robotics Engineer with experience in microfluidics, product development, and working for startups and established organizations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design microfluidic cartridges for manufacturing.
• Systematically test device performance.
• Design a sample collection module.
• Design and test mixing chambers on a microfluidic cartridge.
• Establish a proof-of-concept automated microfluidic cartridge manufacturing line.
• Participate in system design, development, and validation.
• Integrate automated in-line stations on a manufacturing line for microfluidic channel forming, wet reagent dispensing, pick-and-place dry reagent dispensing, heat sealing, vacuum sealing, and packaging.

Communicate with suppliers and partner contract manufacturers.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of industry experience.
• Previous experience in product development.
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree, preferred).
• 4 years of experience with manufacturing line setup.
• 4 years of PLC, Ladder/Mnemonic/C language (Siemens/Rockwell/ Mitsubishi), and HMI graphic.
• Proficiency in CAD (Solidworks/Autodesk/Rhino3D).
• Rapid prototyping skills (3D printing, machining, CNC, laser cutting, water jet, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, bread broads).
• Strong analytical experimentation skills (scientific method of forming and systematically testing and troubleshooting hypotheses).
• Able to document and maintain records using a quality system (lab notebook, patents, DHF/DHR/DMR, SOPs).

Preferred Experience:

• Microfluidics, in vitro diagnostics.
• Contract manufacturers.
• Injection molding, thermoforming, vacuum forming, cold forming, soft lithography, PDMS molding casting/bonding, and pressure sensitive adhesives.
• Optics and fluorescence systems.
• Food/pharma packaging manufacturing lines.
• Microcontrollers, computer vision, PCB layout, app API hardware-software integration, and electronics engineering.
• Building systems for ISO9001, ISO 13485, GMP standards.

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