Engineering Manager

IDEX Corporation•Rohnert Park, CA

14d•$124,000 - $186,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Manager – Technology Innovation leads the development of next-generation fluidic technologies and platforms for life science, bioprocessing, and analytical applications. This role is responsible for driving early-stage innovation through proof-of-concept, technology maturation, and transition into product development. The position combines technical leadership, team development, and strategic alignment, ensuring that emerging fluidic technologies are differentiated, scalable, and aligned with future customer and market needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in engineering, including fluidics, device design, or advanced systems development
3+ years of leadership or technical management experience
High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to lead exploratory work
Expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and iterative development
Effective communication across technical and business stakeholders
Ability to balance innovation with practical constraints (cost, manufacturability, scalability)

Nice To Haves

Experience in fluidics, precision fluid handling, scientific instrumentation, or other related advanced instrumentation
Background in early-stage technology development
Familiarity with life science, bioprocessing, and/or analytical instrumentation applications
Experience driving IP generation and working with patent teams

Responsibilities

Define and execute fluidics technology roadmaps aligned with long-term business and market needs
Work with Product and Technology Innovation teams to identify and develop novel approaches in fluid handling, sensing, materials, and system architectures
Evaluate emerging technologies and translate them into actionable R&D programs
Drive intellectual property development, including invention disclosures and patent strategy
Lead and grow a multidisciplinary R&D team (fluidics, mechanical, systems, materials, and testing)
Set technical direction, priorities, and resource allocation across multiple innovation projects
Foster a culture of experimentation, rapid iteration, and data-driven decision-making
Mentor engineers in advanced design methods, problem-solving, and technical communication
Mentor RD&E team through career ladder-driven professional growth
Oversee development of early-stage prototypes and experimental platforms
Guide design and execution of experiments to validate performance hypotheses
Drive iterative refinement from concept to validated technology
Define technology readiness criteria and guide transition from R&D to product teams
Support feasibility studies, risk assessments, and architecture decisions during early productization
Ensure designs consider manufacturability, scalability, and regulatory requirements early in development
Partner with Product Management and Product Innovation teams to align with future market opportunities
Collaborate with commercial teams to incorporate voice-of-customer and unmet needs into R&D
Engage with external partners, academic institutions, and suppliers on exploratory technologies as needed for projects