Systems Engineer

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Working within Bio-Rad's Life Science R&D Group as a Systems Engineer, you will take engineering concepts, requirements and transform them into functional prototypes and finished products that improve healthcare outcomes for people around the world. Leveraging your knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and best practices, you will develop a systems-level approach to defining concepts, designing, integrating and verifying product hardware and solutions that meet our customer's needs.

You will also collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists, providing your technical knowledge and insights to ensure our products deliver the highest levels of quality and functionality.

• Apply your technical knowledge of System Engineering principles to develop cost-effective, reliable, and high-quality systems that satisfy customer needs and business requirements.
• Influence critical design decisions during design and integration phase with trade‑off analysis that clearly communicate data, observations, and results.
• Be part of the product concepting and creation process, 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 is required.
• Work Experience:
  
  8+ years experience in designing, developing and sustaining platforms for analytical applications and commercial instrument systems.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with thermal, optical, and fluidic systems and biological applications is essential.
• Apply system engineering principles to develop cost-effective, reliable, high‑quality systems that satisfy customer needs and business requirements.
• Possess a demonstrated track record of successes as a technical project leader.
• Translate customer and business requirements into system requirements that define engineering design concepts and drive 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 in 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 ensure timelines are met and assist the team to balance costs, timeline, and performance.
• Thrive in a multi‑disciplinary team and drive our culture by developing trust with senior and junior scientists and engineers.
• Continuously expand your knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art principles, theories, and practices of Systems and Reliability Engineering.

At Bio‑Rad, we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our robust offerings enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of employees and their families throughout the employee life cycle.

Competitive medical plans, free HSA funds, fertility stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401(k) plus profit sharing, employee stock purchase program, streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges, paid time off, employee resource groups, and more!

The estimated base salary range for this position is $133,900 to $184,200. The position is eligible for a variable annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Bio‑Rad has advanced discovery and transformed healthcare for 70+ years. We develop, manufacture, and market high‑quality research and clinical diagnostic products worldwide. Our global teams collaborate to build careers and drive change that makes a visible impact.

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