Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann CompanyVerified Source

Mechanical Engineer NPI Instrumentation Yoh

60K–65K
Onsite · San Jose, California
Posted July 28, 2026
contract

Overview

Yoh seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead NPI and sustaining engineering for advanced biotech platforms in Pleasanton. This is a contract position offering competitive rates. The role drives design ownership from prototype to production while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Support mechanical design efforts for NPI and sustaining projects including development verification validation and production transfer
  • 2Partner with R&D manufacturing and service teams to move instruments from prototype to production
  • 3Analyze field issues and drive reliability improvements through design updates and CAPA implementation
  • 4Perform hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical optical and electromechanical subsystems
  • 5Maintain engineering documentation such as BOMs ECOs and risk assessments in PLM/ERP systems
  • 6Prepare technical reports to communicate findings across cross-functional groups
  • 7Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with GD&T standards using SolidWorks
  • 8Utilize Python for data analysis and automation tasks
  • 9Collaborate with teams to resolve automation and liquid handling system challenges
  • 10Apply DFM/DFA principles and maintain awareness of ISO 13485 and FDA regulations
  • 11Conduct reliability testing and perform FMEA analyses

Requirements11

  • 1SolidWorks proficiency and expert GD&T knowledge
  • 25+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 3Experience with Python Jira Confluence Oracle ERP or Arena PLM
  • 4Strong collaboration skills across R&D operations supply chain and service teams
  • 5Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • 6Understanding of NPI processes pilot builds and design transfers
  • 7Familiarity with optics motion systems or electromechanical assemblies
  • 8Exposure to DFM/DFA ISO 13485 FDA-regulated environments
  • 9Knowledge of MTBF MTTR and FMEA methodologies
  • 10Ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems
  • 11Background in reliability testing and corrective action implementation

Salary Insight

$60 - $65k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Jose, California

Required Skills

SolidWorksGD&TMachine shop fabricationManufacturing supportNPI processesOpticsMotion systemsElectromechanical assembliesLiquid handlingAutomation systemsDFM/DFAISO 13485FDA regulationsReliability testingMTBFMTTRFMEAPython
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