Full-Time
Reliability & Test Engineer
I, II, III
Posted on 7/19/2023
Cellares
51-200 employees
Develops and manufactures cell therapies efficiently
Compensation Overview
$90k - $210kAnnually
Junior, Mid, Senior
San Bruno, CA, USA
- Bachelor or Master in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent; or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability. Senior roles available for more experienced candidates
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in commissioning complex electro- mechanical systems
- Passion for understanding and improving complex systems
- High-voltage electrical (AC and DC) and mechanical systems
- Experienced in instrumentation and data acquisition design
- Background in optics or mechanics
- Creative, self-motivated, flexible to work in a small company environment and assume a wide variety of tasks
- Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization, with a compelling technology, and taking products and processes to the next level
- Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
- Assemble, troubleshoot and test prototype consumables, instruments and test benches
- Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls and Fluidics R&D Engineers to characterize critical to function components
- Provide tight close loop feedback to design team, as well as input to improve mechanical and electrical equipment and infrastructure
- Spearhead reliability testing
- Collecting and interpreting data from a variety of data acquisition systems
- Conducting failure analysis and provide detailed information surrounding failures found along with teardown reports, pictures and data logs
- Designing, debugging and troubleshooting test equipment
- Lead stress characterization of appropriate usage conditions
- Lead and document FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis)
- Develop acceleration models and accelerated tests
- Develop new reliability test specifications, plans and procedures
- Apply design of experiments (DOE)
- In-depth research into applicable failure mechanisms
- Contribute to failure analysis and use correct methodology to identify root cause of failures
- Oversee reliability testing and analysis through product lifecycle
- Provide accurate and in-depth statistical analysis and reliability reports
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement mitigations for reliability risks
Cellares develops and manufactures cell therapies in the biotechnology sector, operating as an Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) that combines both processes in one facility. Its proprietary "Smart Factory" technology uses an automated single-use cartridge system, which increases productivity, reduces costs, and lowers failure rates compared to traditional methods. The company serves a range of clients, including pharmaceutical companies, and has formed partnerships to automate the manufacturing of CAR-T cell therapies. Cellares aims to provide efficient and cost-effective manufacturing services for cell therapies.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$373M
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California
Founded
2019
6 month growth
↑ 12%1 year growth
↑ 33%2 year growth
↑ 91%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The $380M worldwide capacity reservation and supply agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb underscores Cellares' strong market position and growth potential.
- The launch of Cell Q, the world's first automated cGMP QC workcell, demonstrates Cellares' commitment to innovation and operational efficiency.
- The addition of industry veteran Christi Shaw to the advisory board brings invaluable expertise and leadership to the company.
What critics are saying
- The complexity of integrating advanced technologies like the Cell Shuttle and Cell Q could lead to operational challenges and delays.
- The highly competitive biotechnology sector requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position, which can be resource-intensive.
What makes Cellares unique
- Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO), combining development and manufacturing processes under one roof, unlike traditional CDMOs.
- Their proprietary 'Smart Factory' technology, including automated single-use cartridge systems, significantly boosts productivity and reduces costs and process failure rates.
- Strategic partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies like Bristol Myers Squibb and Lyell highlight their industry credibility and advanced capabilities.