Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology. Today, worldwide more than +11000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meet its customers’ needs as well as to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions. The Position The Staff Mechanical Design Engineer supports the mechanical design, analysis, prototyping, test, documentation, and release for our leading-edge Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs). Responsibilities include the full range of product development from concept through commercialization. Preferred candidates will have experience in some or all: precision mechanical design (high stiffness and thermal stability, low stress, FEA, etc.), optical and opto-mechanical design, mechatronics, and sub-micron motion control. This position requires strong initiative, effective cross-functional teamwork, a hands-on approach, and deep technical expertise. Candidates should be self-starters with the ability to set goals and achieve them with minimal supervision and have a high level for attention to detail. This position is based in Santa Barbara, CA. This is a contract position with the possibilty to convert to full-time emlpoyment. Hourly pay approximately $74-85/hour. Responsibilities • Define overall mechanical requirements, architecture, interfaces, and theory of operation. • Convert high-level system requirements into subsystem specifications. • Evaluate alternative design approaches by performing analysis, modeling, and trade studies. • Perform mechanical design, analysis, hands-on prototyping, and system integration. • Select mechanical components based on function, availability, reliability, and cost. • Work closely with functional teams and OEM suppliers to achieve challenging design requirements, and reliable, manufacturable, serviceable, and testable designs. • Develop test plans and methodologies to objectively verify performance against requirements. • Design test fixtures to ensure compliance to product and manufacturing specifications. • Create product documentation, including BOM’s, fabrication files, and assembly drawings. • Provide technical troubleshooting and failure analysis. • Document project decisions and provide appropriate cross-functional team communication. • Serve as technical interface with 3 rd party development partners and vendors to ensure quality. Qualifications Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Minimum of 8-10 years of related work experience. • Knowledge in some or all: • Precision mechanical design (high stiffness & thermal stability, low stress, FEA, etc.). • Precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, welding, and castings. • Optical and opto-mechanical design. • Mechatronics and sub-micron motion control. • Mechanical CAD (SolidWorks) and modeling software (Ansys, Zemax). • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Strong work ethic, team oriented, curious, creative, and committed to quality. Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.
See More Details >>Requisition ID: 63060 Title: Engineer II - Manufacturing - (Mechanical & Electrical) Division: Arthrex California Inc (US03) Location: Santa Barbara, CA Salary Range: Salary Minimum: $92.00 Salary Maximum: $143,750.00 Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. To provide Manufacturing Engineering support to ACT Production Operations, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain and Product Design teams to achieve business goals. Provide Sustaining Manufacturing Engineering support and to lead projects: involving commercialization of new products; defining assembly and mechanized equipment; improvements to equipment; process performance improvements and data collection; increases in productivity and production capacity; ongoing yield improvements and reduction of costs. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™. • ****This position is based out of Santa Barbara, CA and is not a remote role***** Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Define and release manufacturing Work Instructions to guide the assembly operations. • Provide production process support on manufacturing technical issues daily. • Partner with Quality Engineering in support of Quality Management System (QMS) requirements involving medical device manufacturing and ISO-13485. • Develop procedures, forms, and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data and perform Root Cause / Corrective Actions. • Support new product development /design transfer by leading process development and validations by participating in DFx, including Design for Manufacturing, Assembly & Test. • Drive automation to replace manual processes where economically feasible. • Support new product development & project management for mechanical and electrical designs thru all phases of the design process. • Develop and support a continuous improvement culture by utilizing lean principles to enhance quality, operational efficiency and cost. • Develop and maintain Master Validation Strategies and Master Validation Plans for component manufacturing, device assembly and data collection. • Lead the design, development and test of new equipment including gathering user requirements, designing equipment mechanical and electrical systems, developing equipment specifications, coordinating quotes and procurement of new equipment with vendors, validation, work instruction development, Bills of Materials (BOM) and training of operators. • Work with suppliers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards. • Draft and execute validation protocols and reports including Installation, Operational and Process Qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ) for equipment and mechanized processes. • Design, develops, and manages tooling and fixtures. Coordinates quotes and procurement of new tooling with suppliers. • Perform Gage R&R and Process Capability Statistical Analysis. • Support the maintenance of equipment and tooling once released to production through troubleshooting, repair tracking, and analysis of impact to the validated state. • Introduce and support new equipment, products, and processes utilizing industry standard project management tools and techniques. • Develop an understanding of current manufacturing processes and identify targets for improvements in operational efficiencies, data collection / trending, SAP work order transaction. • Lead process improvement projects through Design of Experiments (DOE’s), structured problem solving (Lean A3, Six Sigma DMAIC), and Statistical Analysis. • Ensure data and documentation are consistently accurate and complete. • Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements. • Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency utilizing lean techniques when feasible. • Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. • Remain current with ISO/FDA/ASTM standards and internal quality assurance policies. • Support Audits as a “Subject Matter Expert”. • May supervise Technicians, Engineers or be an individual contributor. Knowledge: • Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Full knowledge of industry practices.Reasoning Ability Skills: • Advanced knowledge of Materials and relevant Machine design/function. • Advanced understanding of all relevant manufacturing processes and interdependencies. • Proficiency in Industry Standard (ASTM) Test Methods. • Capable of ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 as related to cGMP and Process Validations. • Advanced CAD software skills required. • Ability to create complex, PLC programs (specific to automation roles only). • Proficiency in drafting process specific Master Validation Plans. • Proficiency in drafting and executing complex engineering study protocols, Design of Experiments (DOE’s), analyzing data, managing deviations and writing reports. • Ability to use project management tools to plan projects. • Ability to prepare a capital equipment budget and justification (ROI). • Ability to communicate ideas, results, recommendations, and status effectively in oral and written forms. • Ability to coach & mentor junior level engineers and technicians. • Ability to create and maintain accurate pFEMAs for assigned processes. • Ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques and develop process design solutions to improve existing manufacturing and/or testing methods. Education: • B.S. in Engineering required, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering. • Minimum of 2 Yrs. experience in Design and Development or Manufacturing Engineering required. • Experience in medical device manufacturing or other health sciences industry preferred. • SAP, miniTab, Solidworks experience preferred. • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification preferred. Arthrex Benefits • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • Company-Provided Life Insurance • Voluntary Life Insurance • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness) • Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan • Annual Bonus • Wellness Incentive Program • Free Onsite Lunch • Gym Reimbursement Program • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Trip of a Lifetime • Paid Parental Leave • Paid Time Off • Paid Sick Leave • Volunteer PTO • Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
See More Details >>Job #JPF02961 • Mechanical Engineering / College of Engineering / UC Santa Barbara POSITION OVERVIEW Position title: Specialist Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $92,500 - 95,000 annually at 90% FTE. Percent time: 90% (36 hours per week) Anticipated start: September or October 2025 Position duration: 1 year only; no option for reappointment APPLICATION WINDOW Open date: April 15, 2025 Most recent review date: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. POSITION DESCRIPTION The UCSB Beyerlein lab is seeking a qualified individual for an open, full-time, one-year long position with an anticipated start date in September or October 2025. The lab (PI: Beyerlein) is looking for a hardworking, motivated individual who is passionate about dislocation modeling. Specifically, we are looking for an individual with existing phase field dislocation dynamics experience to study high performance alloys in elevated temperatures. The Specialist will report to Professor Beyerlein. They will be primarily responsible for the simulation of dislocations using computational methods available in the Beyerlein lab.. Additionally, they will support literature reviews,simulation design, data generation, numerical data analysis, integration with experimental tests, presentations, paper writing, and grant writing. The position will include opportunities for learning new skills, and mentoring graduate research assistants. We hope that this position will prepare someone well for a research career as a materials scientist. Candidates must be able to work both independently and in collaboration with others. The Specialist will work to build and support the lab community. QUALIFICATIONS Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, or Materials Science and Engineering or equivalent field of study Additional qualifications (required at time of start) At least 40 hours of hands-on experience in discrete dislocation dynamics simulations. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Document requirements • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. • Cover Letter • Statement of Research (Optional) Reference requirements • 2 required (contact information only) References may be contacted after the qualified candidates have been interviewed to confirm experience and qualifications. Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02961 Help contact: meemployment@engineering.ucsb.edu ABOUT UC SANTA BARBARA As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. • “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer. • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties • APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. JOB LOCATION Santa Barbara, CA
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Santa Barbara, CA typically begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 10,500 mechanical trade professionals in California, with wages averaging around $1,600 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate the search for apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a promising career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $83,000 annually for experienced professionals.
