About the role

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The Senior Engineer, R&D Systems Design will contribute to the design, simulation, and development of complex instruments for qPCR/dPCR platforms. This role involves hands-on prototype development, integration, and testing of electro-mechanical and optical systems, with a focus on systems engineering practices and compliance with regulated environments. The ideal candidate will collaborate across disciplines, apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed R&D setting.

Life SciencesOnsite

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to model-based system design and simulation efforts to predict and optimize performance
Stay on top of emerging technologies and standard methodologies in systems engineering, instrumentation, and qPCR/dPCR technologies
Engage in prototype development, integration, and testing of electro-mechanical or optical instrumentation
Follow systems engineering processes from requirements gathering through verification and validation
Utilize tools such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, JMP, or similar modeling and analysis software
Support development in regulated product development environments (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, CE-IVD)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Software) or Applied Physics with 5+ years of experience developing complex instruments
Master’s/Ph.D. with 0–3 years of proven experience in life science or diagnostic product development
Strong, hands-on background in prototype development, integration, and testing of electro-mechanical or optical instrumentation
Understanding of thermal control systems, fluidics, optics, detection technologies, and signal processing relevant to qPCR/dPCR platforms
Familiarity with systems engineering processes from requirements gathering through verification and validation
Proficiency with tools such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, JMP, or similar modeling and analysis software
Experience in regulated product development environments (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, CE-IVD) preferred
Highly analytical, meticulous, and data-driven with strong problem-solving ability
Effective collaborator who builds strong relationships across fields and functions
Communicates clearly, both in writing and in technical discussions
Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced, matrixed R&D environment