Senior Mechanical Engineer

Team: Platform

Location: Irvine, California

Commitment: Full Time

Workplace Type: onsite

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 

What You Will Do

Design and develop mechanical subsystems, assemblies, and components using SolidWorks, from concept through design transfer and production.
Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to integrate mechanical, electronic, and optical systems into reliable products.
Design and validate fixtures, tooling, and test equipment to support development, manufacturing, and quality objectives.
Perform engineering analyses, including FEA, tolerance stack-ups, and reliability assessments, to optimize performance and mitigate risk.
Lead design reviews, DFM/DFA activities, verification testing, and troubleshooting efforts to improve product quality and manufacturability.
Author and maintain engineering documentation, subsystem requirements, and design history records in compliance with regulated development processes.
Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support component qualification, new product introductions, and design transfer activities.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and best practices.

What You'll Need to Have

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience developing electromechanical products, preferably in medical devices or other regulated industries.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modeling, mechanical drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience with electro-mechanical integration, PCBA collaboration, fixture/tooling design, and prototyping.
• Knowledge of injection molding, DFM/DFA principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience performing FEA, tolerance analysis, and reliability testing.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations, IEC 60601, or similar regulated product development standards.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and a passion for mentoring and developing others.
Preferred Qualifications
• Medical device, diagnostic instrument, or life sciences industry experience.
• Experience with optical systems, filters, imaging components, or sensor integration.
• SolidWorks Professional Certification, GD&T Certification, or Six Sigma certification.

Our interview processes my differ slightly from role-to-role; however, most of our interviews will follow a similar pattern: 

- Recruiter Interview

- Hiring Manager interview

- On-site Interview

- Decision

We are an early-stage company and may change our interview process from time-to-time, but our hope is everyone who interviews with us has a positive experience, even if an offer isn’t presented.

- 95% medical benefit premiums paid by Fluxergy and covers employee, partner, and dependents 

- 100% dental and vision premiums paid for employee, partner, and dependents 

- 100% Life Insurance premiums paid for the employee

- 15 paid vacation days

- 2-week paid winter break

- 7 company paid holidays

- 5 paid sick days 

- Wear lots of hats / accelerate your career growth! 

- We are a flat organization by design – lots of visibility!

- Many of our current leaders started their career with Fluxergy!