Systems Engineer - Diagnostics
About The Position
At Roche, we foster a culture where you can be yourself and are embraced for your unique qualities. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted, and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop, and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. A healthier future is what drives us to innovate and continuously advance science, ensuring everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. We are seeking a highly motivated System Engineer to join our team supporting Next-Generation Diagnostic Solutions. In this hands-on, onsite role—working 5 days per week at either our Pleasanton or Santa Clara site—you will support the development, testing, and integration of complex multidisciplinary systems, including both instrument and software components. This role is ideal for a systems-minded engineer who is passionate about diagnostic solutions, eager to translate complex scientific workflows into reliable solutions, and thrives in a highly collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 2 years of relevant industry experience is highly desired.
- Fast learner who thrives at the interface of biology, instrumentation, and data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong workflow, system, and software troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to make an impact across diverse disciplines.
- Able to perform various laboratory techniques such as nucleic acid extraction, sample and library preparation, PCR, qPCR, digital PCR, and next-generation sequencing.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience using automation for laboratory techniques.
- Knowledge of bioinformatics.
- Scripting or programming experience, such as Python or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on, system-level integration testing and troubleshooting.
- Plan, design, and execute feasibility and verification and validation (V&V) test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage of requirements and use scenarios.
- Analyze test results for accuracy, validity, and relevance to user needs.
- Support post-launch troubleshooting and field investigations through failure mode and root cause analyses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional project teams on key topics such as requirements management, defect management, and system integration.
- Contribute to system documentation, including requirements, specifications, integration plans, product risk management, and verification results.
- Identify and lead opportunities for workflow simplification, automation, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
- Benefits detailed at the link provided below.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
