Hamilton Company
The R&D Engineer will design, develop, and validate precision optical systems for compact multi-wavelength absorbance microplate readers, defining specifications, selecting components, and creating alignment procedures. The role collaborates closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate optical designs into robust, low‑power instruments and supports testing, documentation, and regulatory activities.
Headquarters
Reno, Nevada, United States
Company Size
501-1000 employees
Founded
1953
Hamilton Company is a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision liquid‑handling and measurement products for laboratories, life sciences, diagnostics, and industrial customers. Its portfolio spans gas‑tight syringes and sample loops, valves and specialty glassware, microfluidic components, and automated liquid‑handling/pipetting platforms through Hamilton Robotics. The company emphasizes engineering accuracy, customizable automation and software integration to support high‑throughput workflows in pharma, biotech, clinical diagnostics and analytical chemistry. Hamilton also supplies consumables and global technical support to help labs deploy and maintain their instrumentation.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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