Systems Engineer

Working within Bio‑Rad's Life Science R&D Group as a Systems Engineer, you will apply Systems Engineering principles and best practices to transform concepts and requirements into functional prototypes and finished products that improve healthcare outcomes worldwide. You will develop a systems‑level approach to defining concepts, designing, integrating, and verifying hardware and solutions that meet customers’ needs while collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams of engineers and scientists.

• Apply technical knowledge of Systems Engineering to develop cost‑effective, reliable, and high‑quality systems that satisfy customer needs and business requirements.
• Influence critical design decisions during the design and integration phase with trade‑off analysis that clearly communicates data, observations, and results.
• Participate in product concepting and creation, collaborating cross‑functionally to develop system requirements and architecture definitions, system‑level test plans, integration of sub‑systems, and verification of instrument systems.

• Education:
  
  BS/MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical Engineering, or equivalent (required).
• Work Experience:
  
  8+ years in designing, developing, and sustaining platforms for analytical applications and commercial instrument systems.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with thermal, optical, fluidic, and biological systems (essential).
• Apply systems‑engineering principles to deliver cost‑effective, reliable, high‑quality systems that meet customer needs.
• Demonstrated track record as a technical project leader.
• Translate customer and business requirements into system requirements, defining engineering design concepts and driving efficient product development with modern design control processes.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements by applying design control processes such as risk management, configuration management, requirements management, and verification testing.
• Experience leading and executing product verification and validation testing activities.
• Leverage strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to drive and implement decisions.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional project teams to meet timelines and balance costs, schedule, and performance.
• Thrive in a multi‑disciplinary team environment and foster trust with senior and junior scientists and engineers.
• Continuously expand knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art systems and reliability engineering principles, theories, and practices.

Bio‑Rad offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while meeting the diverse needs of our workforce.

Competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401(k) plus profit sharing, employee stock purchase program, an upgraded mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $133,900 to $184,200. Variable annual bonus is possible, contingent on individual objectives and Company performance.

For 70 years, Bio‑Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming science and healthcare. As a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing high‑quality research and clinical diagnostic products, we help people live longer, healthier lives. Bio‑Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams across the globe, enabling leaders to build careers and drive impactful change.

Bio‑Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and individuals of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Location:

Hercules, CA