About this role
About The Role
We're looking for an NPI Engineer to own the transition of Multiply Labs’ Consumable products from R&D prototype to repeatable, in-house low-volume production — and eventually to contract manufacturing for product commercialization. This role suits someone with a well-rounded background in medical robotics/devices and/or biopharma laboratory consumables manufacturing/automation who is fluent in design transfer, creating rigorous documentation, and managing small-scale manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead design transfer from R&D prototypes to in-house pilot production: convert one-off prototype builds into controlled, repeatable processes a technician can execute independently.
- Develop, release, and maintain build documentation — work instructions, BOMs, LHRs, assembly drawings, inspection criteria, and test procedures. Train manufacturing team on new content.
- Collaborate with R&D to drive DFX improvements
- Coordinate with Quality to ensure compliance with industry standards and implement risk-based quality control for products
- Schedule and coordinate builds with the onsite manufacturing team; troubleshoot issues in real time
- Manage inventory and kitting with technician(s); partner with supply chain/procurement on sourcing, part qualification, and vendor management
- Track yield, first-pass quality, and build data; drive root cause analysis and implement improvements based on data
- Own handoff to contract manufacturing: select/qualify CMs, transfer documentation packages, and manage the transition as volume or maturity outpaces internal capacity
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 2–8 years in manufacturing/NPI/process engineering, ideally in single-use medical device, diagnostics, or biopharma consumables manufacturing
- Direct experience with design transfer, design controls, and documentation practices
- Experience with process/equipment validation concepts (IQ/OQ/PQ) is a plus, even if not required in our current environment
- Comfortable working hands-on with technicians, reading CAD/drawings, and working in a cleanroom manufacturing environment
- Experience qualifying and working with contract manufacturers or suppliers
- Statistical tools (SPC, capability studies) and risk management
- Superb communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; comfortable in a fast-paced, startup environment
- Exceptional organization skills and proven ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
Additional preferred experience:
- Prior experience at a hardware startup or robotics company
- Familiarity with biomanufacturing or lab automation
- Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., GMP, FDA 21 CFR 820.30, ISO 13485)
- Experience with the manufacturing of precision machine components (this role is primarily consumables-based, but may have some overlap with capital equipment manufacturing)
Physical & Working Conditions
- Ability to reach, stoop, crouch, and kneel, including entering and working inside a robotic cluster for maintenance, cleaning, or intervention
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (equipment, parts, tools) and up to 5 lbs overhead
- Manual dexterity to use hand tools, manage cabling, and perform mechanical adjustments
- Work primarily in a manufacturing area adjacent to a lab; must follow strict safety protocols (e.g., BSL-2) and maintain situational awareness
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials, including biological agents and cryogenics, while servicing equipment
- Required use of PPE (cleanroom gowns, gloves, safety glasses, etc.) for extended periods
- Standard work schedule with occasional evenings, weekends, or on-call support for critical issues or time-sensitive manufacturing needs
Perks & Benefits
Total Rewards & Life at Multiply Labs
- Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $90,000 - $180,000 plus meaningful early-stage equity. We want our team to have a real stake in the future we’re building.
- Premium Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with subsidies for child dependents.
- Wealth Building: 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you plan for the long term.
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit. Pay for eligible transit and parking with pre-tax dollars to save on commuting costs.
- Parental Support: Robust Paid Parental Leave to support your family’s newest additions.
- True Flexibility: We offer Flexible PTO and 12 Paid Holidays , trusting you to manage your time and recharge when you need it.
- No Set Hours: Set your own schedule in alignment with your manager and team. We hold a high bar, measuring success by impact and outcomes – not hours logged.
- Office Perks: A vibrant SF office culture featuring catered team lunches , a stocked kitchen, and frequent team events.
- H-1B and Green Card sponsorship available for exceptional talent.
- Referral bonuses for helping us build a world-class team.
- Great people, meaningful work , and a team that genuinely believes in what we're building .
Come build the world’s best robots—and help make life-saving therapies accessible to all.