Systems Engineer Level 1

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we’re accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world‑class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

The Systems Engineer (Level 1/2) is an individual contributor who supports the design, testing, and reliability improvement of laboratory instrumentation within the Engineering (AI) group. This entry‑to‑mid‑level role emphasizes hands‑on laboratory testing, design iteration, and risk reduction activities under the guidance of senior engineers. The engineer contributes to resolving performance and reliability issues in a collaborative, regulated product development environment.

• Execute hands‑on laboratory testing (integration, verification, thermal, fluidic, and reliability), including test setup, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and data collection.
• Support senior engineers by executing assigned test, design, analysis, and troubleshooting activities that help reduce technical risk and improve system performance.
• Analyze test data using standard tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab) and summarize findings, observations, and recommended next steps in clear technical communication.
• Support mechanical design iteration by incorporating test results into CAD models and drawings using Solid Works.
• Assist with identification of potential failure mechanisms and support risk mitigation activities through testing and basic analysis.
• Maintain organized design and test documentation in compliance with regulated product development requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to share observations, results, and recommendations.

• Experience supporting mechanical testing, reliability improvement, performance troubleshooting, or design iteration in a laboratory or product development setting.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Analyse‑it, or similar.
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, fixtures, or experimental laboratory hardware.
• Exposure to regulated product development environments; medical device experience is a plus.

• Able to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity required for handling laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Comfort with performing repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to work in a laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals or biological materials.
• Able to use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Occasional bending, reaching, or movement within lab environment.

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Onsite in Norwood, MA

$80,000 to $120,000 annually

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

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