Full-Time
Manufacturing Engineer
Posted on 1/2/2026
Hamilton Company
501-1,000 employees
Designs and manufactures liquid handling systems
Compensation Overview
$85k - $105k/yr
Reno, NV, USA
In Person
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- BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or related engineering required.
- 0-3 years of experience with various types of machining and manufacturing or other related industry.
- Must possess competent verbal and written communication skills as required to interface with other departments and company personnel.
- Must demonstrate proficient computer literacy.
- Adaptable to changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
- Must demonstrate excellent troubleshooting techniques and critical thinking skills.
- Competent in maintaining databases or archives.
- Must be able to read drawings and specifications with a proficient understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- Understands how to properly inspect parts based off specified dimensions and tolerances.
- Knowledgeable of common manufacturing practices.
- Proficient using CAD software to design and model fixtures, parts and tooling.
- Familiar with ISO, LEAN and Six Sigma manufacturing practices.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
- Adequate and timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Daily communication and documentation using Microsoft Office products.
- Maintain area and equipment cleanliness and organization.
- Complete documentation regarding support tickets, task completions and work instructions.
- Interface with supervisors/leads regarding troubleshooting and production support.
- Develop relationships with shop personnel and an understanding of interdepartmental processes to provide work center support.
- Plan and execute production improvements.
- Investigate new processes and improvement implementations.
- Procure equipment and resources needed for improvements and implementations.
- Justify resources, equipment and processes.
- Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors regarding modification or installation of machinery and utilities.
- Provide quality determinations and possible solutions.
- Create and track Engineering Change Orders, Manufacturing Quality Alerts and Noncompliance Reports.
- Make adjustments to prints regarding dimensional changes, costs and manufacturability.
- Provide work holding improvement for new or existing products.
- Interface with programming regarding improvement opportunities.
- Estimate part manufacturing cost based on machine shop capability, material and outside processes.
- Provide insight for R&D engineers on shop capabilities and repeatability to reduce costs and improve practices for new and existing parts.
Hamilton designs and manufactures lab automation equipment, including liquid handling, process analytics, robotics, and automated storage systems. Its lineup features manual and semi-automatic pipettes, sensors, chromatography products, and automated platforms such as VANTAGE, Microlab STAR, and Microlab NIMBUS, along with ultra-low temperature storage solutions. It differentiates itself with patented technologies like CO-RE, TADM, and ADC, and it holds ISO 9001 certification with global support. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-precision tools and integrated automation that support life science research and production across diverse workflows.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Reno, Nevada
Founded
1953
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pillar Biosciences co-marketing accelerates NGS panel automation across Americas and APAC.
- Alps Dx Atelier on STARlet boosts oral fluid drug testing efficiency at SLAS 2026.
- Research Support Grant bridges academic funding gaps with benchtop equipment access.
What critics are saying
- Tecan erodes NGS market share via Illumina integration in 12-18 months.
- Agilent's BioTek acquisition threatens academic workflows in 6-12 months.
- FDA scrutiny halts Alps Dx Quantisal sales post-SLAS 2026 in 3-6 months.
What makes Hamilton Company unique
- Hamilton automates NGS workflows with Takara Bio's SMART-Seq kits on Microlab STAR.
- Hamilton partners with Ultima Genomics for scalable sequencing sample preparation.
- Hamilton launches GlucoSense, reusable in situ glucose sensor for bioprocess monitoring.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Company News
Takara Bio USA and Hamilton Company have announced a development and co-marketing agreement to automate next-generation sequencing library preparation workflows globally. The partnership will integrate Takara Bio's SMART-Seq library preparation kits with Hamilton's Microlab STAR Liquid Handling Systems. The first automated technology will be the SMART-Seq mRNA LP kit, with additional SMART-Seq products planned for automation. The collaboration aims to reduce hands-on time and errors whilst increasing throughput and reducing labour costs for laboratories, including core facilities. The pre-revenue partnership combines Takara Bio's RNA-seq chemistry with Hamilton's liquid handling automation to standardise high-throughput workflows. Takara Bio USA is sponsoring the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh from 28–31 March 2026.
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Ultima Genomics and Hamilton Company have partnered to automate sample preparation and amplification workflows for Ultima's sequencing systems using Hamilton's Microlab STAR liquid handling platform. The collaboration aims to enable scalable, efficient next-generation sequencing workflows with improved operational efficiency. The global agreement will jointly develop automation scripts for Ultima's workflows, supporting integration with existing library preparation approaches. This addresses a critical bottleneck in production-scale genomics by delivering complete workflow automation for research and translational applications. The partnership combines Ultima's "sequencing-on-a-wafer" technology with Hamilton's automation expertise, allowing laboratories to reduce hands-on time and support production-scale sequencing. Hamilton, headquartered in Reno, Nevada, has over 75 years of experience in precision laboratory automation and serves the scientific community through a global network.
Alps Dx and Hamilton Company announced the showcase of Alps Dx Atelier, an automated system for oral fluid drug testing, at the SLAS 2026 conference in Boston. Built on Hamilton's MICROLAB STARlet platform, the system automates preanalytical processing steps including barcode identification, decapping, filtration and tube capping. The system addresses inefficiencies in oral fluid testing workflows, which often rely on manual handling and inconsistent processes. Designed for the FDA-cleared Quantisal collection device, Alps Dx Atelier aims to improve sample quality, reduce turnaround times and ease staffing pressures in clinical and forensic laboratories. Alps Dx, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, develops automated technologies for oral fluid testing. Hamilton Company is a global life sciences manufacturer based in Reno, Nevada, with over 75 years of experience in precision measurement and automated liquid handling.
Reno, NV, United States, May 6, 2025 - Hamilton Company, a global leader in precision measurement and automated liquid handling solutions for over 70 years, announced The Hamilton Research Support Grant program, aimed at bridging academic research funding gaps by improving access to essential benchtop laboratory equipment for institutions affected by recent budget constraints.