Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Volta Labs
Offers stock options
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5 days a week in office (Seaport District, MA)
Genomics applications company revolutionizing sample preparation
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Genomics applications company revolutionizing sample preparation
21-100 employees
Open for applications
Offers stock options
More information about location
5 days a week in office (Seaport District, MA)
21-100 employees
Company mission
To transform the way biological research and analyses are performed, allowing scientists to focus on what they do best - pushing the boundaries of biology.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum 5- 7 years of related experience in a manufacturing or operations role supporting production of hardware products, preferably capital equipment. Experience in highly engineered industries such as medical devices, biotechnology, semiconductor equipment, or robotics/automation is a plus
- Degree in a relevant engineering field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience generating and managing manufacturing documentation for commercially available hardware products (BOMs, drawings, quality records, test records, etc.)
- Proficiency with Onshape and/or SolidWorks modeling, engineering drawing generation, GD&T. DFM, tolerance analysis, and tooling design
- Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawing, specifications, and statistical sampling plans
- Experience using dimensional/visual QC inspection equipment, gage pins, calipers, etc
- Demonstrated ability to coach and train production personnel
What the job involves
- The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting new product introductions, volume production, designing manufacturing calibration and validation tests, and developing continuous improvements for assembly and test processes
- This is a pivotal role to Volta’s operations group as the company continues to scale and grow
- As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be an instrumental member of a tightly knit team focused on commercializing a novel product within the genomics space
- If you thrive in a dynamic startup environment and enjoy rolling up your sleeves, we invite you to join our team
- Day To Day and Year 1:
- Implement innovative designs and process improvements into manufacturing, driving the realization of product enhancements, scaled production, improved quality, and cost reductions
- Develop test methods and protocols, perform validation activities and similar qualifications, and generate detailed technical reports
- Emphasize quality and utilize a risk-driven approach to ensure required steps are taking in manufacturing to reduce defects and eliminate escapes
- Implement DFM and PFMEA methodology and statistical process controls to set up reliable, low defect manufacturing lines
- Generate and revise detailed component and assembly drawings as needed
- Design, document, troubleshoot and implement new and upgraded equipment/fixturing for Production
- Participate in supplier selection, qualification, and Non-Conformance and CAPA efforts
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement
- Work with external vendors and supply partners to support hardware delivery per production schedules
- Influence make vs. buy decisions and work with external vendors to augment internal capabilities
- Prototype fixtures using 3-D printers, lathe, drill press, band saw, etc
- Within 3 months you’ll…focus on familiarizing yourself with the existing manufacturing processes, products, and equipment. You will conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify opportunities for improvement in areas such build and test efficiency and quality enhancement
- By 6 months you’ll…implement continuous improvement programs into manufacturing to reduce cycle time, improve quality, and reduce cost. You’ll establish a robust quality assurance framework with associated tests and records to ensure stringent adherence to quality standards
- You’ll have become and expert troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues and spearheading collaboration with external suppliers in support of timely production
- At 12+ months you’ll…drive significant process improvements that result in scaled production, enhanced quality, and reduced production costs. You’ll foster a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing team and take a leading role optimizing manufacturing operations to meet growing customer demand
Our take
The world has undergone a genomic revolution. What the entire world could not do two decades ago - sequence a human genome - a scientist can easily do today and the adoption of sequencing technology is continuing to rapidly increase. Despite these ongoing advancements, preparing samples for sequencing remains a bottleneck, with scientists being held back by existing solutions for sample preparation.
Disruptive innovation is required in order to unlock the true utility of genomics and Volta Labs is taking on that challenge. The Massachusetts-based company is creating a programmable approach to DNA sample preparation with a platform that is providing simple, flexible, and powerful solutions.
What started as a simple graduate project quickly evolved into building biological automation from the ground up. Volta has seen steady growth since its inception in 2018. With the backing of several investment organizations, the company has launched its product to the public and is partnering with genomics tech companies to perfect its sequencing software.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-3% employee growth in 12 months
Glassdoor (2.6)
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jan 2024
$4.3m
EARLY VC
Mar 2022
$20m
SERIES A
Total funding: $24.3m
Company benefits
- Robust Equity Program, to build future wealth through stock options with high growth potential
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage, including Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Access to Our 401K Plan, to save for your future
- 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave, which can be taken over 12 months
- Paid Time Off, because we understand the importance of time off for rest and adventure
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Twice Weekly Company Lunches, office snacks, beverages, & treats
- Paid Coffee Meet with Colleague
- Monthly Team Happy Hours
- HSA with monthly company contribution, & FSA
- Sponsored Commuter Benefit Plans
Company values
- We innovative continually and learn by doing: We take the approach of diving into problems at hand. Often this means creating perturbations in the system and measuring the outcome to figure out next steps instead of solely relying on ideating.
- We seek to learn and grow, individually and collectively: Like everything that survives and thrives in nature, we constantly evolve. We openly discuss the good and the bad. We do not shy away from our mistakes, rather we seek to learn and grow, individually and collectively.
- We lift each other up and leverage collective genius: We are tackling some of the most challenging problems that span many domains of engineering, software, biology and chemistry. We work together with open-mindedness and solve problems via collaborative discussions.
Company HQ
South Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA
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Leadership
Udayan Umapathi
(CEO)Previously worked as a Research Assistant at MIT Media Lab and Purdue University.
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