Picarro · 10 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer II
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expPicarro is the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. They seek a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and commercialization of next-generation analytical instruments and supporting hardware, working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions.
ChemicalGreenTechManufacturingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Design, prototype, and refine mechanical assemblies and subsystems for advanced analytical instrumentation
Collaborate with electrical, optical, and systems engineering teams to ensure mechanical designs meet performance, manufacturability, and reliability targets
Generate detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks with a focus on DfX principles (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Serviceability, and Reliability)
Support product development through all phases, from concept and prototyping to production release, following the company’s New Product Introduction (NPI) process
Conduct design reviews, tolerance analyses, and performance validation to ensure robustness and compliance with product specifications
Contribute to rapid prototyping and mechanical testing in collaboration with scientists and manufacturing engineers
Participate in thermal, flow, and structural analyses (using FEA and CFD tools where applicable)
Work with manufacturing and supply chain teams to transition designs into scalable production
Maintain thorough documentation of designs, test results, and design changes in accordance with ISO/IEC standards
Collaborate closely with external vendors to ensure optimal manufacturing processes
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (M.S. preferred) with 5+ years of relevant experience as a mechanical engineer
Proficiency in SolidWorks for mechanical modeling and drawing generation
Strong knowledge of material selection for component design
Experience designing components for industrial or scientific instrumentation
Working knowledge of thermal management, fluid/gas flow, and pressure stability principles
Familiarity with FEA modeling, ergonomic/industrial design, and tolerance analysis (GD&T)
Understanding of product development processes and best practices in mechanical design
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Preferred
Background in gas handling, precision machining, or instrument packaging
Familiarity with the usage of inert plastics and coatings
Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques and laboratory instrumentation
Working knowledge of RF and EMI protection in packaging design
Exposure to instrumentation for analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, or environmental sensing
Experience supporting transition from engineering to manufacturing in a regulated production environment
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Program
401K
Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)
Company
Picarro
Picarro produces gas analyzers for a variety of markets, including atmospheric science, greenhouse gas measurement, air quality, and others.
201-500 employees
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2024 (4)
2023 (18)
2022 (15)
2021 (1)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$56.5MKey Investors
Focus VenturesBenchmark
2012-07-25Series D· $7M
2004-12-14Series C· $15M
2003-06-04Series B· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Alex Balkanski
CEO
Nipun Soni
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-14
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