Senior Systems V&V Engineer

Bio-In this role as a Senior Systems Verification and Validation Engineer to fill a key position focused on the verification and validation of cutting-edge droplet digital PCR systems. You will report directly to the Head of Systems Integration and Verification and be part of a larger multi-disciplinary R&D team. Come join us and be a key player in our next innovative instrument. The work will span from the research stage through product launch. At our DGB R&D center, you can have big company impact while working at a small, nimble and dynamic site.

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Applies system engineering principles to develop cost-effective, reliable, high-quality systems that satisfy customer needs and drive business strategies.
• Establish design verification & validation plan for a product in development.
• Review requirements from a verifiability/testability standpoint.
• Must have experience with designing and building test fixtures, including control of custom or off the shelf hardware.
• Lead verification personnel in the development of verification protocols against product requirements and coordinate cross functional reviews on protocols prior to execution.
• Lead validation personnel in the development of validation protocols against customer requirements and coordinate cross functional reviews on protocols prior to execution.
• Leverage system architecture to avoid duplication of effort between system and subsystems and impact analysis to manage regressions.
• Author design verification and validation reports.
• Design, create test fixtures and author assembly, operating instructions for test fixtures.
• Coordinate development of test tools to simulate errors/faults and acquire objective outputs.
• Ensure trace matrices from requirements to specifications to verification to validation are complete.
• Support failure analysis efforts through basic experiment planning, execution, documentation, and reporting.
• Work closely with Systems Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Assay Developers and Software Developers in all aspects of product development.
• Communicate results effectively, guiding the team through data and observations on critical design decisions.
• Champion and mature the system design verification and validation process.

What You Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of commercial experience developing and Sustaining Platforms for Analytical Applications is Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Equivalent is desirable.
• Experience with Systems Architecture Design, Technology Development, and Systems Integration with Microfluidic or Flow-cytometry Instruments is Highly Desirable.
• Demonstrated skill in applying Risk Management, Usability and Reliability tools and practices, expertise, and methodologies to deliver complex programs.
• Knowledgeable in ISO 13485 Medical Device Quality Management System Requirements.
• Knowledgeable in ISO 14971.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and process development activities such as qualification, validation, design of experiments (DOE), and FMEA.
• Working Knowledge of Statistics, DOE, DFSS, and/or Signal Processing Algorithm Optimization is Desirable.
• General Knowledge or Experience with Molecular Biology, Immunology, or Biological Sciences is Desirable.

Location: Bio-Rad is pleased to offer the flexibility of a Hybrid Work Environment for this role, 3 days on, 2 off, working out of the Pleasanton, CA and or Boulder, CO.

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 (ERG's), and more!

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $127,000 to $174,700 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. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, 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 disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations are encouraged to apply.

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