Consumables NPI Engineer

About The Role

We are seeking an outstanding Engineer II, Consumables New Product Introduction (cNPI) to join the Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) team at 10x Genomics. This key position is focused on the commercialization of consumable products within the Global Operations Engineering team. The role is multidisciplinary and involves close collaboration with Microfluidics, Supply Chain Management, and New Product Development. You will play a crucial role in transferring new plastic components into volume manufacturing and partner with Operations, NPI, Customer Support, and R&D teams to improve robustness and efficiencies across multiple product lines.

• Plan, execute, and support the release of complex consumable products to volume manufacturing such as LSR‑thermoplastic assemblies and COC/COP precision molded microfluidics consumables.
• Assist with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis on new plastic components and provide feedback on designs.
• Qualify new plastic components with suppliers to ensure vendor quality, yield, and reliability.
• Support the transfer of new parts to suppliers using compounding, molding, solvent bonding of thermoplastics and elastomers, COC, COP, and LSR.
• Support projects that improve cost and yield, ensuring smooth production transfer of new designs to established volume manufacturers.
• Utilize Arena PLM and Oracle ERP systems to manage product lifecycle and manufacturing processes effectively.
• Collaborate closely with microfluidics and cNPI teams.

• B.S. in Mechanical, Plastics, or Manufacturing Engineering with 3+ years of experience (preferably in biotechnology or life science) or an M.S. with 0+ years of experience.
• Fundamental understanding of 3D mechanical design and experience using CAD;
  Solid Works experience is a plus.
• Experience with injection molding, co‑molding, or thermoforming, including designing parts for plastic molding and troubleshooting molding issues.
• Familiarity with data compilation and analysis tools such as Excel or JMP; ability to interpret Gage R&R studies and process capability (Cpk) trends.
• Fundamental understanding of geometric tolerancing per ASME Y14.5, dimensional stack‑ups, inspection procedures, and metrology equipment.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Direct experience with injection molding of precision plastics.
• Strong foundation in statistics and design of experiments.
• Experience with Arena PLM and Oracle ERP systems; creating, managing, and reviewing engineering change orders, engineering drawings, purchase specifications, and receiving inspection reports.
• Programming and simulation skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, COMSOL, OpenCV, C++).

Pay Range: $106,600—$144,200 USD

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world. We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future.

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Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third‑party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.