The Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting Labcyte’s line of liquid-handling instruments.
The ideal candidate has been involved from the ground up with instrument manufacturing. They will be expected to participate at a relatively high level to make our manufacturing process as efficient as possible.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manufacture, test, and troubleshoot subassemblies and final assemblies that meet product specifications
- Implement improvements in product cost, production efficiency, and product quality
- Utilize test methodologies and requisite equipment to ensure in-process and outgoing quality metrics
- Train other production personnel in required processes for product assembly and test and shipment
- Other manufacturing and shipping tasks as required
Education, skills and experience:
- Associates degree in a technical discipline
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience in manufacturing capital equipment
- Skilled in building and troubleshooting computer-controlled electro-mechanical assemblies and systems (preferably laboratory equipment)
- Experience with linear motion and drive systems, precision mechanisms, fluid control, chassis and cable routing
- Must be comfortable working around RF and lasers
- Effective and analytical problem solving skills
- Skilled with interpretation of drawings, procedures, specifications, etc.
- Excellent communication, planning, organizational & interpersonal skills
- Experience using all MS Office products
- Experience manipulating computer configuration and database files
- Must be able to work for extended periods on their feet, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds
- Familiar with ERP systems, ECO’s, and similar manufacturing systems
- Familiarity with liquid handling and molecular biology a plus
Location: In-house position based in Sunnyvale, CA.
Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies.
To apply for this position email: careers@labcyte.com subject line “Manufacturing Technician”.