Senior Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Opportunity QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic. Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all. The Role At QuidelOrtho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Senior Systems Engineer supporting instrument development. This hands-on Senior Systems Engineer provides technical leadership and accountability for the development, integration, and optimization of complex diagnostic systems. The role includes significant time in the laboratory working closely with engineers, scientists, and cross-functional partners to investigate, design, and resolve system-level technical challenges. This position will be working onsite in San Diego, Ca – Summers Ridge campus.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- 5–7 years (BS), 3–5 years (MS), or PhD with 0–2 years of experience
- Experience and training in a specific discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Fluidics or SW engineering.
- Strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Medical device or diagnostics experience
- Experience working on a complex integrated system
Responsibilities
- Contributes to, plans, and implements solutions to technical problems related to new designs, equipment, and process development
- Applies extensive technical expertise across instrument design, consumable design, system design and systems integration of point of care diagnostic systems.
- Ensures accurate documentation of system requirements, data, and decisions
- Provides solutions to complex system-level technical problems
- Improves development cycle time and data quality aligned to company objectives
- Collaborates cross-functionally to define, decompose, verify, and validate system requirements
- Supports design control, risk management, and traceability activities
- Interfaces with manufacturing partners for effective system transfer
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays.
- All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
