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Job type full-time
Full job description
Join the forefront of innovation in genetic analysis for research & clinical applications, developing solutions with digital pcrWithout the need of standard curves, scientists are adopting digital pcr for applications demanding high precision such as rare target quantification, copy number variation (cnv) analysis, and routine qa/qc testingThermo fisher scientific is building next generation digital pcr platforms to bring absolute quantification to every benchCome join the rapidly growing franchise and impact science and lives! as the leading provider of genetic analysis solutions and using the resources of a $24b enterprise, our technologies have great impact worldwideIn our team, you can play a meaningful role in helping us fulfill our global mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Make an impact!
Our engineers are key to defining and developing instrument and consumable products in the genetic sciences divisionThese individuals lead system definition & system integration aspects of product development in collaboration with deeply knowledgeable, specialized engineers and scientists to develop instruments and applications for our world class qpcr, digitalpcr, capillary electrophoresis, rapid dna, and microarray platforms in both ruo and ivd marketsThis role can be remote up to 30% of the time.
The engineer iii will have responsibility for providing support to drive division objectives as follows:
As a member of multi-functional team actively participate in the design, development and testing of the electronics subsystems and modules for new life science systems from prototype designs through manufacturing
Ensure that decisions are data-driven, by using rational design processes, and presenting and reviewing designs with peers and multi-functional teams
Manage technical deliverables on projects including adhering to schedules, working with outside vendors, and mitigating technical risks
Support and sustain designs in existing systemsCollaborate with operations team to define and implement design or process changes in compliance with internal quality systems
Key experiences should include:
Experience in design of analog and digital circuits and layout
Experience with electro-mechanical and thermal control systems
Familiarity with communication technologies (e.gCan, usb, ethernet, serial, spi, i2c, wifi, bluetooth, rfid.)
Experience in commercial product development, including electronics design, purchasing, prototyping, troubleshooting, documentation, testing, regulatory compliance and transfer to manufacturing
Proficiency using electronic design tools and layout software, experience with altium designer a plus
Experience with integration and testing of electronics in an electro-mechanical system (motion control, thermal control, imaging, etc.)
Proven experience working in multi-functional teams with other engineering and science fields to support finding solutions to technical issues
Experience using programming languages, device driver knowledge (e.gUsb), network communications a plus
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate design requirements, estimate design time and prioritize tasks across multiple projects
How will you get here?
Education:
B.s./ms degree in electrical engineering, physics or similarly related field
Experience:
3+ years experience in electronic design, testing and troubleshooting
Demonstrated success working in a full product environment
Ability to travel up to 25% locally and domestically
Demonstrated ability to effectively work as part of a multifunctional team
