Senior Systems Engineer (Optical Design) Ann Arbor, MI

Sartorius•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sartorius has an onsite position available for a Senior Systems Engineer (Optical Design) at our Ann Arbor, MI site. As part of the Sartorius BioAnalytical Instruments group, as the Senior Systems Engineer, you will have an exciting opportunity to utilize their systems knowledge to contribute to the design and development of instruments used in the life sciences market. This role is responsible for the design, integration, and characterization of complex optical and imaging systems for the Incucyte product platform. The Incucyte platform is built around a live‑cell imaging system that operates inside a standard cell culture incubator and automatically acquires and analyzes images of living cells over time. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of optical systems, review and refine engineering requirements, perform systems integration and testing, and conduct experiments and research activities. You will apply systems engineering tools and methodologies to integrate Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Fluidics, and Software subsystems into robust, high‑performance products. Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering field
Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or a closely related role
Minimum 3 years of experience in optical design of illumination and imaging systems for microscopy or similar applications
Demonstrated ability to apply systems engineering principles to the development of complex products or instruments
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail
Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and stakeholders in parallel

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is a plus
Minimum 1 year of knowledge of Lasers and Wavefunction Applications like COMSOL, and Zmax or Ray tracing applications is a plus
Experience with micro‑fluidics is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and optimize optical systems to enhance our live‑cell imaging architecture.
Conduct system‑level characterization and verification of complex instruments; collect, organize, analyze, and document test results.
Lead and/or perform the development and management of user needs and product requirements, including verification and validation activities.
Lead and/or perform risk assessments (e.g., DFMEA, hazard analyses) at the system and subsystem levels.
Ensure quality in product design with respect to usability, reliability, functionality, marketability, and manufacturability.
Provide engineering support for the design, development, and troubleshooting of instruments throughout the product lifecycle.
Support the organization’s intellectual property strategy by documenting data and novel, patentable ideas resulting from experimentation and concept generation activities.

Benefits

Mentoring
Leadership programs
Internal seminar offerings
Paid vacation
Sick time
Corporate holidays
Community service day
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration
Communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from
Dental
Vision
EAP
Other wellness programs
Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment
401 k (with generous company match)
HSA
FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending)
Transportation Commuter Account
Basic Life Insurance
AD&D
EAP
Family Planning & Women’s Health
Health Advocate
Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents)
Legal Services
LTD & STD
Critical Illness Insurance
Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service