Engineer III, Systems

POSITION SUMMARY

The Systems Engineer III is responsible for setting goals and objectives for entire product platforms and providing general oversight to teams performing systems engineering work in the areas of requirements and specifications development and management, system integration and test of electromechanical, fluidic, thermal control, and imaging systems, and formal verification and validation testing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Work with cross-functional team to support the design and development of MSD Instrumentation.

  
  
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  Responsible for analyzing data, drawing conclusions, presenting findings and making recommendations on relevant data. Will provide oversight/guidance on analyses by junior engineers as needed.

  
  
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  Experimentally and analytically characterize system and subsystem performance and capabilities.

  
  
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  Participate in and or lead the design, implementation and optimization of software sequences for automation of manual assay protocols on MSD instrumentation.

  
  
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  Participate in and or lead the development and documentation of failure modes, effects and criticality analyses.

  
  
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  Participate in and or lead the development of system design requirements and specifications.

  
  
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  Participate in and or lead the development and execution of system design verification and validation test plans.

  
  
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  Participate in and or lead the development and implementation of system and subsystem reliability test plans.

  
  
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  Generate and implement change orders to promote product design and process improvements.

  
  
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  Provide guidance to team working on systems engineering tasks.

  
  
• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or a closely related field required.
• Master's degree preferred
• Ten years of industry relevant experience preferred.
• Advanced degrees or certifications may be applied as industrial experience.
• Experience in scientific or medical instrumentation strongly preferred including various manufacturing methods/options and design ROI in a project driven environment.
• Experience in an ISO cGMP environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of programming and data analysis tools such a Python, MATLAB, Minitab, or similar language.
• Advanced knowledge of the product development process with specific cross-disciplinary systems integration expertise.
• Solid knowledge of analytical techniques, experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion
• Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in the execution and completion of assigned accountabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage processes through to completion and coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Solid understanding of ISO and/or FDA cGMP standards and their documentation requirements.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of project status.
• Excellent documentation skills, technical writing and presentation skills.
• A wide variety of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task in an environment with changing priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to sit and stand for long periods. The individual is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is performed in R&D, light-manufacturing, and engineering office environments.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,600 to $173,300. This salary range represents a general guideline as MSD considers other factors when presenting an offer of employment, such as scope and responsibilities of the position, external market factors, and the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary. These annual bonuses are intended to recognize individual performance and enable employees to benefit from the Company's overall success.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits. We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

MSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, pregnancy, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. For our full EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit here. Meso Scale Diagnostics uses E-Verify to validate the work eligibility of candidates.