Mechanical Engineering Intern (Recent Graduate)

We’re a well-funded start-up. You’ll get a chance to wear many hats, be a part of a growing team, and have the potential for exciting financial and career growth.

Here’s what sets us apart. We’ve set our sights on some of the biggest challenges facing biology today. We’re amassing a world class team of engineers, scientists, team builders and problem solvers to tackle these challenges heads-on. We’re passionate about developing the next generation technologies that will unravel the complexities of biology.

This is a unique opportunity to build, be part of an exciting start-up and be surrounded by good humans who are super capable, humble and down-to- earth.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Singapore Engineering and Operations, the Mechanical Engineering Intern will work with Systems, FIT and various hardware and software subject matter experts to qualify our instrument in production before shipment.  The engineer Mechanical Engineering Intern will work with the mechanical engineering and fluidics team in US and will be tasked to resolve hardware engineering and performance issues in functional test, application or proxy run in FIT, both internally at Cellanome and at customer sites in the field. This role requires someone with a strong desire to learn and work with complex instrumentation, mechanism, and data analytics. 

Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following: 

• During NPI and product transfer to production, get involved early to understand the system design architecture of our complex analysis instrument that incorporates cutting edge technologies in optics, fluidics, thermal systems and complex motion systems.
• Collaborate with the US mechanical engineering and fluidics, systems engineering, and system Integration teams on the development of functional test for instrument qualification.  
• Support all spects of the product development process including test, integration, characterization and generation of documentation for manufacturing processes such as work instructions and training documents.
• Perform instrument setup, calibration, and final system integration tests in production.
• Support system-level testing and failure analysis of instrument performance issues during NPI prototype and pilot build phases on-site, both in Cellanome factory and contract manufacturer environments to ensure a successful product transfer into stable production.
• Work closely with mechanical, systems, systems integration and other Engineering teams in the US and Singapore to troubleshoot instrument performance issues, both in production and from customers in the field.
• Perform troubleshooting, failure analysis, root cause analysis, issues closure, and corrective action processes as required.  Adopt and implement best documentation practices in Jira.
• Apply various analysis techniques, such as FMEA and statistical analysis to optimize product quality and minimize cost, providing all calculations, performance data, and drawings required on new and existing products.  
• Manage and coordinate Engineering Change Order implementation activities including scrap analysis, material disposition, update work instructions and test requirement changes. 
• Carry out documentation responsibilities include, but not limited to, generating detailed engineering drawings, Bill of Materials, test reports, assembly procedures and design validation plans. 
• Establish and maintain databases for instrument failures and issues. Perform data trending analysis, and address yield and quality issues as needed. 
• Carry out product sustaining work such as improvements in process and test fixtures, and other process excellence activities to meet the company's production goals.
• Ability to list up to 40 pounds (18 kilograms) for approximately 5% of typical working day.
• Ability to pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to comply with personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of working time away from work location; may include overnight/weekend travel at times. Some travel to our US headquarters in San Francisco Bay area may be required. 
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electro-mechanical Engineering; or Master’s degree; or recent ME graduates with 1 to 2 years of working experience.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or 3D CAD tools.  
• Good foundation in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, vibration, stress analysis and mechanism design.
• Proficiency in engineering tools such as statistical analysis software like Matlab or JMP, design of experiments.
• Familiar with GD&T, manufacturing technologies such as plastic & sheet metal tooling, machining and standard manufacturing processes.  
• Sound analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work independently in a team environment are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Internship experience in product development in the life sciences, biotech, biomedical industries is desirable.
• Some knowledge and hands-on experience in mechanical pump and fluidics systems will be an advantage. 

What you can expect from us:

You’ll feel the energy when you walk in our door – we work hard, we have fun and we have ambitious plans to grow. Cellanome offers a comprehensive employment package that includes a competitive salary, generous stock options, great individual, and family health plans, a 401(k) and flexibility to balance work and life.

We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.