Systems Engineer - Mechanical Engineering

Systems Engineer – Mechanical Engineering

Location: Santa Clara (Onsite)
Company: Picarro

Overview:
Picarro is seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Systems Engineer with a strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of design, assembly, and system integration, particularly in environments involving gas handling and precision instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on assembly and integration of mechanical systems and subassemblies


• Work with gas handling systems, including Swagelok fittings, tubing, and related components


• Support the setup and operation of systems involving pressure and temperature measurements


• Execute basic machining, mechanical construction, and electrical wiring tasks as needed


• Interpret and work from mechanical drawings and schematics


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system builds, testing, and troubleshooting


• Contribute to thermal control efforts, including basic modeling and analysis


• Maintain a high standard of quality, safety, and documentation in all work

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field


• Strong hands-on skills with mechanical assembly and system integration


• Experience with gas handling systems and Swagelok components


• Familiarity with pressure and temperature measurement systems


• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools


• Basic soldering skills


• Exposure to thermal systems and modeling


• Experience with simple machining and fabrication techniques


• Comfort with basic electrical wiring and system setup

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a lab or engineering build environment


• Someone who enjoys solving practical problems and working with hardware


• Strong collaboration and communication skills

The base salary range for this full-time position is $120K to $130K. Our total compensation packages include base salary, bonus eligibility, and equity. Your base salary range and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualification, skills, knowledge, level, and pay of employees in similar positions.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans


• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays


• Employee Referral Program


• 401K


• Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)


• On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)

About Picarro:

We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.

At Picarro, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, or disability. Posted positions are not open to third-party recruiters/agencies, and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals. 

At Picarro, we strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, have equal opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Picarro, Inc. at [email protected] for assistance.