Engineer, Staff

Company: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc
Location: Hercules
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

As a Staff Systems Engineer within our Global Systems Engineering Organization, you'll be right at the forefront of Bio-Rad's Clinical Diagnostics R&D Group - leading the design and development of clinical diagnostics products across clinical immunology, immunohematology, diabetes and molecular diagnostics platforms. You will take ownership of the systems level approach in the design and development of new products. You will leverage your knowledge of engineering principles, clinical applications and implement systems engineering practices on assigned projects. You will influence and develop the team working on NPD to maintain the focus on delivering a best-in-class experience for our customers. You'll also collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists, providing your technical knowledge and insights to ensure the product architecture and design deliver the highest levels of quality, reliability, usability and functionality.How You'll Make An Impact:

• Provide technical leadership and knowledge of systems engineering principles and their application to developing cost-effective, reliable, and high-quality systems that include elements of fluidics, optics, thermal transfer, and robotics in order to meet customer needs and business requirements.
• Generate, analyze, and develop robust architectures, communicating and coordinating with marketing and cross-functional development teams to generate technical solutions from user needs. Assist the development team to perform tradeoff studies to balance between development cost, schedule, quality, and performance.
• Champion the adoption and execution of DfX principles, Systems, Reliability, Risk, Usability and Requirements engineering. Champion - design for manufacturability, serviceability, maintainability.
• Build upon the existing engineering capability in the areas of System Design & Integration, Requirements Management, Configuration Management, Issue management, Human Factors, Risk Management, Robustness and Reliability, Design for Six Sigma, Modeling, Analysis and Simulation.
• Analyze test results, identify and resolve complex technical issues, identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.What You Bring:
  • Education: BS in Engineering. MS in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Work Experience: 8+ years' experience in the engineering/development of complex integrated systems comprised of electromechanical, fluidics and/or assay/chemistry subsystems. Ideally in the life sciences / diagnostics industry or equivalent experience in other industries. Should have full product development cycle experience with demonstrated commercial success of the product in the field.
  • Experience working in a regulated industry, ideally with IVD experience, QSR/ISO regulations & standards, risk management (ISO14971) and Usability Engineering (IEC62366).
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making. Ability to foresee, plan and manage risks within current project and/or technology.
  • Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, evolving and changing work environment.
  • DFSS Green Belt or Black Belt certification or other training in Design for Excellence principles is desirable.
  • Proficiency with systems engineering and modeling tools. Proficiency with C++, Python, or Matlab preferred.Total Rewards Package:At Bio-Rad, we're empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee's work and life cycle.Benefits:We're proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and more!Compensation:The estimated base salary range for this position is $133,900 to $184,200 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.Who We Are:For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.EEO Statement:Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.Agency Non-Solicitation:Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.Fraud Alert:Bio-Rad has received reports of individuals posing as Bio-Rad recruiters to obtain information, including personal and financial, from applicants. Beware of these fake "recruiters" and job scams. for more information on this scam and how to avoid it. #LI-AK1 #LI-HybridLegal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
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