General Fluidics is a clinical diagnostics company with a novel point-of-care instrument for simultaneous measurement of clinical chemistry, hematology and immunoassays from human and animal blood (https://www.generalfluidics.com). We are creating an entirely new category of blood testing technology that brings the quality and menu of the reference laboratory to the point of care. Our Axess™ diagnostic platform seamlessly integrates three “gold standard” analytical technologies to provide full hematology, clinical chemistry and immunoassay test menus. We are searching for a highly collaborative and results driven Principal Mechanical Engineer with a focus on system integration.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrate leadership by contributing to strategic engineering discussions, aligning solutions with broader business goals, and mentoring team members through knowledge sharing and guidance

Design and integration of systems involving: Optics, Fluidics, Robotics, Real time data processing, and Software

Lead Axess product development following a stage-gate approach interfacing with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)

In collaboration with the team, establish requirements and lead design verification and validation

Continuously evaluate and optimize the system architecture to enhance performance and scalability

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define precise technical requirements for both hardware and software components

Develop innovative design approaches to address complex engineering challenges and meet product specifications

Work closely with external consultants to leverage specialized knowledge and expertise

Review test protocol to ensure that engineering verification tests are designed to rigorously assess product performance

Diagnose and resolve technical problems efficiently to minimize downtime and impact on product development

Actively participate in identifying, protecting, and strengthening the company IP portfolio

Act as a mentor to junior engineers and other team members as needed

Desired experience:

B.Sc. or M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in product development in the biotechnology or medical device industry

Demonstrated track record of team and people leadership

Track record of moving product from concept to transfer to manufacturing

Experience with cytometry is a plus

Company DescriptionGeneral Fluidics, is a clinical diagnostics company with a novel point-of-care instrument for simultaneous measurement of clinical chemistry, hematology and immunoassays from human and animal blood (https://www.generalfluidics.com). We are creating an entirely new category of blood testing technology that brings the quality and menu of the reference laboratory to the point of care. Our AxessTM diagnostic platform seamlessly integrates three “gold standard” analytical technologies to provide full hematology, clinical chemistry and immunoassay test menus.Company DescriptionGeneral Fluidics, is a clinical diagnostics company with a novel point-of-care instrument for simultaneous measurement of clinical chemistry, hematology and immunoassays from human and animal blood (https://www.generalfluidics.com). We are creating an entirely new category of blood testing technology that brings the quality and menu of the reference laboratory to the point of care. Our AxessTM diagnostic platform seamlessly integrates three “gold standard” analytical technologies to provide full hematology, clinical chemistry and immunoassay test menus.