Senior Mechanical Engineer, Miniaturized Sensing Platforms at Biohub

<div class="content-intro"><p>Biohub is the first large-scale initiative bringing frontier AI models, massive compute, and frontier experimental capabilities under one roof. We're building a general-purpose system to accelerate scientific discovery, integrating frontier AI models, biological foundation models, and lab capabilities, with the ultimate goal of curing disease. Our technology powers scientists around the world, translating AI capabilities into tools that accelerate research everywhere.</p></div><h2><span style="color: rgb(40, 40, 39); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Team</span></h2> <p>The Diagnostics team develops next-generation sensing technologies for real-time molecular monitoring in living systems. We bring together engineers, chemists, biologists, and translational scientists to create wearable and implantable platforms that enable high-impact applications in healthcare, therapeutics, and disease monitoring.</p> <h2><span style="color: rgb(40, 40, 39); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Opportunity</span></h2> <p>We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of miniaturized sensing systems for wearable and implantable medical devices. This person will play a critical role in translating early-stage prototypes into robust, manufacturable products by driving the mechanical design of housings, connectors, enclosures, microdevice assemblies, and packaging solutions.</p> <p>This is a highly cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of engineering, biology, materials science, and product development. The engineer will work closely with scientists and external manufacturing partners to develop compact, high-performance sensing systems that can operate reliably in demanding biological environments.</p> <h2><span style="color: rgb(40, 40, 39); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">What You'll Do</span></h2> <ul> <li>Lead the mechanical design and development of wearable, implantable, and miniaturized sensing platforms for biomedical applications</li> <li>Design and prototype components, connectors, enclosures, fixtures, and packaging solutions for sensor systems and associated electronics</li> <li>Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, biological, and materials requirements into a manufacturable product</li> <li>Collaborate with external vendors and manufacturing partners to source, fabricate, and refine high-precision components and assemblies</li> <li>Conduct prototyping, testing, failure analysis, and design optimization to improve reliability, manufacturability, and long-term device performance</li> </ul> <h2><span style="color: rgb(40, 40, 39); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">What You'll Bring</span></h2> <ul> <li>PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline</li> <li>At minimum 2+ years of professional experience&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong industrial experience in medical device development, preferably involving wearable devices, implantable systems, or miniaturized sensing technologies</li> <li>Expertise in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Fusion 360 and experience designing precision mechanical systems</li> <li>Experience with medical-grade materials, hydrogels, soft materials, connectors, packaging, and biocompatible assemblies</li> <li>Strong communication skills and experience working with external vendors, contract manufacturers, and multidisciplinary technical teams</li> </ul> <h2><span style="color: rgb(40, 40, 39); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Compensation</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Chicago, IL base pay range for a new hire in this role is $162,000 - $171,700. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This position may be eligible to participate in our discretionary annual performance bonus program. Bonus eligibility and targets are determined in accordance with our total rewards philosophy and may vary by role.</span></p> <h2><span style="color: rgb(40, 40, 39); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Better Together</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">As we grow, we’re excited to strengthen in-person connections and cultivate a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This role is a onsite position requiring you to be in office approximately 5 days a week.&nbsp;</span></p> <h2><span style="color: rgb(223, 22, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(40, 40, 39);"><strong>Benefits for the Whole You</strong></span>&nbsp;</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible.&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Funding for select family-forming benefits.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #7e8c8d;">#LI-Onsite</span></p>