About the role

AI summarised

The Staff Systems Engineer is responsible for ensuring the system-level integrity, functionality, and robustness of genetic sequencing instruments by understanding end-to-end interactions across hardware, software, and fluidics. This role drives continuous improvements through hands-on technical tasks, failure analysis, and cross-functional collaboration between Instrument Operations and product development teams in Singapore and the US.

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Key Responsibilities

Drive the deployment and continuous improvement of test processes and strategies to ensure system-level requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
Represent Instrument Operations early with development teams to understand system-level design across optics, fluidics, motion systems, and advanced image sensors/cameras.
Lead system-level debugging and drive root cause analysis for hardware, firmware, software, and chemistry/reagent issues on complex systems.
Diagnose system-level issues and develop hypotheses based on observed failures.
Perform structured root-cause analysis for complex production issues using systematic problem-solving methodologies (FMEA, DOE, and statistical analysis).
Complete Non-conformance Records based on investigation outcomes and drive release of instruments back into production.
Establish engineering studies to support various experiments and data collection efforts.
Write and update work instructions as needed to improve test procedures.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree; OR 6 years with a Master’s Degree; OR PhD with 3 years’ experience.
Strong analytical foundation with solid understanding of statistical analysis and critical thinking skills.
Experience using data analytics to drive decision making regarding complex technical issues.
Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP) for test data analysis.
Experience with requirement/test management tools (e.g., JAMA).
Experienced in specification characterization and driving system performance robustness.
Experience developing scripts to extract/debug information from embedded systems running Oracle Linux.
Strong working knowledge of GDP, ISO & cGMP practices.