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About the role:

We are seeking an outstanding Engineer II, Consumables New Product Introduction (cNPI) to join the Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) team at 10x Genomics. This is a key position for the commercialization of consumable products within the Global Operations Engineering team. This multi-disciplinary position involves close collaboration with various groups including Microfluidics, Supply Chain Management, and New Product Development. You will play a key role in transferring new plastic components to volume manufacturing. This role partners with the Operations, NPI, Customer Support, and R&D teams to improve robustness and efficiencies across multiple product lines.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supporting complex plastic components used in on-market equipment for the life science or medical device industry. They should possess a broad understanding of the design and manufacturing of complex plastic systems and excel in solving complex problems. As a member of the team, you will be instrumental in supporting 10x manufacturing, supply chain, and service & support teams to deliver products that enable accelerated understanding of biology.

What will you be doing:

Help plan, execute and support the release to volume manufacturing of complex consumable products - e.g. LSR-thermoplastic assemblies, COC/COP precision molded microfluidics consumables.
Assist with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis on new plastic components and provide feedback on designs.
Qualify new plastic components with suppliers to ensure vendor quality, yield and reliability.
Support the transfer of new parts to suppliers utilizing compounding, molding, solvent bonding of thermoplastics and elastomers, COC, COP, and LSR.
Support projects to improve costs and product yield, ensuring smooth production transfer of new designs to established volume manufacturers.
Utilize Arena PLM and Oracle ERP systems to manage product lifecycle and manufacturing processes effectively.
Ensure close collaboration with microfluidics and cNPI teams.

Minimum Requirements:

B.S. in Mechanical, Plastics, or Manufacturing Engineering with 3+ years of experience (preferably within biotechnology or life science engineering or manufacturing), or a M.S. with 0+ years of experience.
Fundamental understanding of 3D mechanical design, experience using CAD with SolidWorks experience a plus
Experience with injection molding, co-molding, or thermoforming, etc., including designing parts for plastic molding, iterating on mold parameters, and troubleshooting issues from molding.
Familiarity with data compilation and analysis tools [e.g. Excel, JMP]; ability to assist in interpreting Gage R&R studies and process capability [Cpk] trends.
Fundamental understanding of geometric tolerancing per ASME Y14.5, dimensional stack-ups, inspection procedures and metrology equipment.
Ability to travel internationally as needed.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred skills and experience:

Direct experience with injection molding of precision plastics.
Strong foundation in statistics and design of experiments.
Experience with Arena PLM and Oracle ERP systems; creating, managing, and reviewing engineering change orders, engineering drawings, purchase specifications, and receiving inspection reports.
Programming and simulation skills (e.g., Matlab, Python, COMSOL, OpenCV, C++).

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Below is the base pay range for this full-time position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience. At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company’s total compensation package. This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. During the hiring process, your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company’s total compensation package.

Pay Range$106,600—$144,200 USD

About 10x Genomics

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.
We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.
Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.

Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.