The Senior Automation Engineer R&D is a key problem solver and a potential core team leader to plan and lead cross-functional product development projects for In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) medical devices from concept to manufacturing. This position will use expert technical skills, conceive, plan and lead R&D product development activities to achieve project goals. This position will leverage understanding of advanced engineering principles, advanced engineering methods, data, and judgment to influence the course of product development activities. The Senior Automation Engineer R&D will develop and deploy robust laboratory automation solutions for Next-Generation Sequencing based assays in support of high complexity laboratory developed tests. This position will utilize technical skills, with oversight, to participate in conceiving, planning, and executing research and development activities to achieve project goals. The successful candidate has experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced team to build scalable, highly integrated automation platforms which enable users to reliably and efficiently deliver timely, high-quality results in a regulated environment. This position is onsite at our San Diego office.