Systems Engineer

Mettler Toledo • Oakland, CA

145d

About The Position

The Systems Engineer in this role will be a key part of our Semi Automated Liquid Handling product development team working on next-generation automated pipetting systems for the life sciences research and diagnostics markets. The person in this role will have a multidisciplinary background and will be responsible for bridging mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to design, integrate, and validate complex automation systems that deliver precision liquid handling for medium-throughput applications.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or related scientific or engineering field is required
• Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering preferred
• Ten or more years of experience as part of a product development team creating complex automated and semi-automated laboratory instrumentation (or equivalent) preferred
• Three or more years of experience in a systems engineering or systems architect role involving complex semi-automated laboratory automation or equivalent preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD tools a plus
• Familiarity with UI design principles
• Ability to lead and mentor less senior engineers and team members
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and document system-level requirements, interfaces, and performance specifications for automated liquid handling platforms
• Lead the integration of mechanical subsystems (e.g., pipetting heads, motion systems, accessories), electronics, sensors, and control software into cohesive products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, marketing and applications) to ensure seamless end-to-end functionality
• Develop system models and simulations to predict performance and inform design trade-offs
• Evaluate, select, and validate hardware components (actuators, pumps, valves, sensors, fluidics) to meet system requirements
• Debug complex electromechanical issues using systematic root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods
• Plan and execute system-level verification and validation (V&V) activities, including functional, performance, and reliability testing
• Analyze test data to confirm system compliance with requirements and regulatory standards (ISO 13485, IEC 61010, etc.)
• Support design transfer to manufacturing and provide technical guidance through production ramp-up
• Author and maintain system-level documentation, including requirements specifications, design descriptions, and risk analyses (per ISO 14971)
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and best practices
• Ability to mentor less experienced personnel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational matching gift program
• Perks and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending
• Short-and long-term disability
• Basic life insurance
• Business travel insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Domestic partner benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree