Engineer I – R&D Mechanical Engineering

Laxmi Therapeutic Devices – Goleta, CA

Company Description:

Laxmi started in 2016 with an idea and a mission to improve individual care with improved Continuous Glucose Monitoring Technology. Laxmi Therapeutic Devices is applying cutting edge advances in sensing, microfabrication and electronics to create the next generation of wearable diagnostic devices. We are connecting and empowering consumers, healthcare professionals and treatment providers with personalized medicine. Our versatile biosensor platform enables rapid, inexpensive, and dependable screening of important analytes, with a focus on glucose sensing for our first product.

Position Overview:

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineers, on various projects focused on product development and optimization. These projects may involve process development, test design and execution, fixture design and assembly, CAD work, and tolerance analysis.

The ideal candidate should be adaptable and eager to take on a wide variety of tasks, as well as assume responsibility for key deliverables. Engineers will have the opportunity to expand their skill set and gain valuable experience in a dynamic start-up environment, while developing expertise across a wide range of industry areas.

Primary Responsibilities:

  •  Work hands-on with lab equipment (3D Printers, Laser cutters, Test equipment etc)

  • Design test procedures, 3D printed fixtures, perform custom tests, and analyze data

  • Project Lead for test development/ process / semi-automated fixturing as needed

  • Work with vendors to procure custom/off the shelf components

  • Write technical documentation to support product development

  • Contribute to design and development on next generation wearable medical device

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering and/or related disciplines

  • GPA greater than 3.3 is required

  • CAD proficiency required

  • SolidWorks proficiency preferred

  • Ability to communicate complexity in a simple and straightforward way

  • Intern or Co-op experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  Mechanical aptitude / hands on mentality

  • Familiar with statistical analysis

  • Experience with CAD software

  • Good documentation skills

  • Strong attention to detail

Travel: Up to 10% travel may be required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: Annual Salary: $68,000 – $74,000/year

Job offer is contingent upon positive completion of a background check.

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