Sr. Engineer, Mechanical
Job description
Job Title: Sr. Mechanical Engineer Reporting to: Director, Engineering Location: San Jose, California Job Site: On-Site Job Description Revision Date: October 2026 About us: At Gener8, we envision a world where innovation moves at the speed of imagination, allowing technology pioneers to bridge the gap between idea and solution.
A world where the innovations of today provide the foundation for future innovation, fostering new breakthroughs, bigger ideas, and a better future for humankind. Since 2002, Gener8 has guided our customers by turning their innovative concepts into reality by providing engineering design services and manufacturing complex instruments, software, and consumables.
We are seeking a results-driven individual to join our growing organization in San Jose, California facility.
Job Summary
This role involves working on current and next-generation mechanical designs of medical instruments. You will be part of a dedicated team, working in a dynamic environment. Open communication, empowerment, innovation, teamwork, and customer success are the foundations of the team. Job Details: Drive new technology implementation in next- generation platforms.
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Conduct failure analysis efforts and develop mitigation plans for manufacturing related issues. Actively engage in external technical community and show leadership through technical presentation. Knowledge and Training: Relevant experience in the mechanical design of computer/network equipment designed to operate in data centers.
Advanced knowledge of cross-functional design areas such as Interconnects, SI, PCB, EMI, safety, and thermal. Actively participating and contributing to industry standard organizations. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions. Expertise in analyzing, troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.
Ability to balance the needs of a fast-paced start-up environment with the needs for good documentation and quality control. Knowledge and competency in application of FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDR, and other regulatory requirements, especially in the area of quality systems and design control as applied to projects from design inception to manufacturing release.
Experience: Expertise in mechanical design, manufacturing, and structural analysis. Demonstrated experience in innovation, such as contributions to patents or similar achievements. Experience in providing technical advice and counsel to senior executives.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering + 4 years of related industry experience or Master’s degree in Engineering and 2+ years of related experience, or PhD. Message to applicants: The salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. locations, not including benefits.
For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training.
Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. hiring location. Gener8 values diversity in our workplace. Our company provides equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants based on experience and the ability to do the available work, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. We are an Everify Employer. Due to the nature of our projects, you must be a US Permanent Resident or a US Citizen for consideration. Company Benefits : Health, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k); Life insurance; STD, LTD; Flexible spending account, Health savings account; Paid time off; Employee discounts, Referral program.
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