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Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Job Info

Job Title: Engineering Technician
Job ID: KRC412i
Company: Kinetic River Corp.
Location: Mountain View, Calif., USA
Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time; on-site
Experience: Mid-level
Status: Active

Job Description

The Engineering Technician will work with and report to the Senior R&D Technician. The purpose of the position is to handle laboratory tasks necessary for production of the Company’s cell analyzer products and for research and development in related technologies. The main functions of the job concern production and research and development activities, including but not limited to:

  • electrical prototyping, including soldering, cabling, connectorizing, assembly, and testing;
  • mechanical prototyping, including using CAD files, light machining, 3D printing, and assembly
  • pneumatic and fluidic prototyping, including assembly and testing;
  • assembly and testing of production modules;
  • assembly and integration of Company’s particle analyzer products;
  • test & measurement equipment installation, integration, and troubleshooting;
  • setup, interfacing, and evaluation of lasers and electromechanical, fluidic, and pneumatic components;
  • execution of experimental and production tests;
  • documentation of test findings and procedures;
  • search, specification analysis, and sourcing of components and devices;
  • maintenance and organization of laboratory equipment and supplies;
  • maintenance and organization of production inventory.

The successful candidate will be a quick learner, self-starter, motivated individual with at least 3 years’ experience
developing or manufacturing complex hardware (e.g., medical devices, life science instrumentation, test & measurement
equipment). The position will provide the candidate with a unique opportunity to have a direct impact on an innovative
company, with 26 issued patents, dedicated to advancing biomedical research.

Qualifications:

  • (REQUIRED) authorized to work in the United States
  • (REQUIRED) 3+ years’ experience in electrical and mechanical prototyping
  • (REQUIRED) experience with assembly of complex system (including electrical, pneumatics, fluidics)
  • (highly desired) BA or equivalent in engineering or similar field
  • (desired) experience with CAD modeling
  • (desired) experience with optics (lasers, lenses, mirrors, filters, detectors)
  • (desired) experience with flow cytometers or hematology analyzers


Benefits:

  • 401(k) retirement plan*
  • profit-sharing benefits*
  • bonuses*
  • health insurance
  • dental insurance
  • paid time off
  • development assistance

* eligibility requirements may apply

Salary range:               

$30.00 – $40.00/hr., plus benefits. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Contact Details

Please send resume and cover letter to info at KineticRiver dot com with your name and “Résumé” in the subject line.  We will contact you by phone or email if we need further information.

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