JOB TITLE: Junior Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Hawthorne, NY (on-site)
TYPE: Full time, regular
COMPENSATION: $75,000 - $90,000/yr
Clarapath is a medical robotics company based in Westchester County, NY. Our mission is to transform and modernize laboratory workflows with the goal of improving patient care, decreasing costs, and enhancing the quality and consistency of laboratory processes. SectionStar™ by Clarapath is a ground-breaking electro-mechanical system designed to elevate and automate the workflow in histology laboratories and provide pathologists with the tissue samples they need to make the most accurate diagnoses. Through the use of innovative technology, data, and precision analytics, Clarapath is paving the way for a new era of laboratory medicine.
Role Summary:
The
Junior Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in optimizing and maintaining Clarapath’s manufacturing and assembly processes, ensuring the seamless production of SectionStar™, our advanced electro-mechanical device. This role requires a strong foundation in manufacturing principles, process improvement, and hands-on troubleshooting. Working closely with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers, this individual will support daily production needs while contributing to process optimization, quality control, and workflow improvements that enhance efficiency and scalability. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented team player who thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment and is eager to apply engineering fundamentals to real-world manufacturing challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Support the manufacturing team in troubleshooting production issues and implementing process improvements
- Assist in developing and updating manufacturing documentation such as work instructions, process flow diagrams, and assembly procedures
- Collaborate with Design and Process Engineers to transition new products and processes into production
- Help identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce waste, and increase efficiency using lean manufacturing principles
- Collect and analyze production data to support process validation and continuous improvement projects
- Work closely with Quality to ensure manufacturing processes meet internal and regulatory requirements
- Support the design, assembly, and validation of manufacturing fixtures and tooling
- Participate in daily production meetings to understand priorities, challenges, and improvement opportunities
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering field
- 0–2 years of relevant experience (internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, automation, or medical devices preferred)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on work
- Basic understanding of manufacturing principles and process control
- Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Company Offers:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education
- Comprehensive benefits package available: (healthcare, vision, dental and life insurances; 401k; PTO and holidays)
- A collaborative and diverse work environment where our teams thrive on solving complex challenges
- Ability to file IP with the company
- Connections with world class researchers and their laboratories
- Collaboration with strategic leaders in healthcare and pharmaceutical world
- A mission driven organization where every team member will be responsible for changing the standards of delivering healthcare
Clarapath is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Clarapath complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
