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Mechanical Engineer

Engineering · Full-time · Irvine, United States

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About Us

Fluxergy is a rapidly growing in vitro diagnostics company innovating on the cutting-edge of laboratory testing. We’re developing the first and only multi-modal point-of-care platform that enables molecular, clinical chemistry, immunoassay, and hematology testing on the same system.  

Our platform spans many markets including the clinical, veterinary, and food safety industries. We are seeking self-motivated problem solvers who are excited to help decentralize traditional laboratory infrastructure.  

At the core of our company’s identity is a strong foundation in engineering. We take great pride in our commitment to critical thinking and pragmatic problem-solving through a modular and systemic perspective. We hold the conviction that transparent communication, coupled with the flexibility to adjust to evolving scenarios and the willingness to venture beyond familiar territories, is crucial to both our success and yours.  

Our product: https://vimeo.com/176673475 

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious and hard-working Mechanical Engineer to join our team! This is an opportunity to contribute directly to Fluxergy’s growth trajectory while being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team. We are seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact on the future of diagnostics. Sound interesting? We’d love to hear from you!

Team Culture:

  • Problem Solving
  • Transparent
  • Adaptable
  • Proactive
  • Encouraged
  • Autonomous
  • Adventurous

What You Will Do

  • Support in-process quality control (IPQC) testing to ensure products meet required standards.
  • Conduct mechanical design work for both research and development (R&D) and production to improve product performance and manufacturability.
  • Manage design changes by defining and updating product specifications to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
  • Identify and troubleshoot issues in production assembly to enhance workflow and product quality.
  • Serve as a liaison between R&D and production teams to identify and address potential gaps in processes.
  • Perform risk analysis for both R&D and production to mitigate potential design and manufacturing issues.
  • Contribute to mechanical design of new products and changing to existing products.
  • Verify technical drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with design requirements.
  • Conduct mechanical reviews to assess designs and identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with Electrical and Firmware teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components.
  • Develop and enhance best practice standards to improve efficiency and consistency in engineering processes.
  • Assist with additional projects as needed to support company objectives.

What You'll Need to Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in a regulated industry (FDA experience preferred).
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks for designing and verifying mechanical components.
  • Experience creating and reviewing technical drawings for production.
  • Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) principles.
  • Experience designing integrated test fixtures for product validation and manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering concepts and automation and data analysis using tools such as Python.
  • Ability to write detailed specifications and test plans for subsystems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve production assembly issues.
  • Experience in risk analysis for R&D and production environments.
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience with electrical and firmware teams.
  • Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) is a plus.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to evolving priorities.

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Fluxergy

Fluxergy is developing a platform with multi-modal detection technologies which bring the variety of tests found in the central lab to the palm of your hand – This includes molecular testing like PCR, Immunochemistry and chemistry testing, and microscopy testing such as cytometry.


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