Prototype Engineer III

Prototype Engineer III

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Prototype Engineer for an opportunity at Seattle, WA Location!

Position Title: Prototype Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA

Anticipated Start Date: 12/10/2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 months

Job Type: Full Time (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY) - CONTRACT - Onsite

Pay Range: $70/hr. to $75/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Key responsibilities:

• Design, build, and validate mechanical and fluidic systems based on the research team's needs using a combination of off-the-shelf and custom components.
• Design, build, and fine-tune electrical systems that provide accurate thermal control using off-the-shelf parts and PID controllers.
• Develop simple graphical user interfaces for our lab personnel to interact with the mechanical and electrical systems, allowing adjustments in fluidic control, mechanical movements, and temperature control.
• Collaborate closely with researchers and continuously iterate and refine the aforementioned designs based on the research team's feedback.
• Prepare and update detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) for each system and support budgeting and cost optimization. Maintain thorough documentation of all engineering designs and technical specifications that are ready for sharing with internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical engineering roles.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX).
• Knowledge of prototyping techniques, including 3D printing, conventional machining (milling, turning, CNC), and other fabrication methods such as laser cutting and water jet cutting.
• Experience in heaters, thermometers, thermocouples, thermal-electric cooling, circulators, hot/cold plates, and thermal materials (insulators, thermal interface materials).
• Experience in developing simple graphical user interfaces using python, LabVIEW, or equivalent programming tools.
• Experience in prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting hardware systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in working with organic materials, solutions, and chemical reactors.
  Experience in developing fluidic systems that meets stirring, pumping, filtering, and chemical compatibility requirements.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer is preferred.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 247590 when responding to this ad.

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