R&D Systems Engineer – Instrumentation & Diagnostics

Werfenlife SA.; Lliçà d'Amunt; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Werfen is seeking a Systems Engineer to support R&D instruments, linking assay development with instrumentation by translating lab and scientific needs into system requirements. The role involves data analysis, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliant documentation across departments.

You will work with R&D, Instrumentation, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to maintain instrument availability, enable reliable testing, and communicate risks and progress effectively.

Qualifications

• Data analysis skills to manage datasets, interpret results, and prepare summaries.
• Programming/scripting knowledge with Python or R for data handling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• SAP knowledge is preferred for integration with business processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical bridge between scientific development and instrumentation development, ensuring understanding and communication of requirements.
• Perform and support laboratory procedures, experiments, system tests, and troubleshooting with scientific judgment.
• Select methods, contribute to protocols, and support interpretation of data and system performance.
• Detect deviations, identify causes, and recommend protocol or workflow modifications.
• Support internal instruments through diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs.

Skills

Data analysis

Python/R scripting

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP preferred

Fluency in Spanish or Catalan

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or physical sciences

Job description

Werfen is seeking a Systems Engineer to support R&D instruments, linking assay development with instrumentation by translating lab and scientific needs into system requirements. The role involves data analysis, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliant documentation across departments.

You will work with R&D, Instrumentation, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to maintain instrument availability, enable reliable testing, and communicate risks and progress effectively.