Senior / Principal Systems Engineer

ECM Selection; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection is seeking a life science systems engineering and instrumentation expert to lead next-generation PoC and diagnostics device programs in Cambridge. This senior, hands-on role requires delivering complex systems from concept through manufacture, with strong regulatory and industry standards exposure.

You will mentor junior engineers, represent the company at conferences, and collaborate across disciplines in a hybrid onsite environment with international travel when needed.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in systems engineering for in vitro diagnostic devices.
• Experience designing systems that deliver biochemical assays and manufacturability.
• Strong communication, leadership and mentorship skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21CFR part 820 and MDR.
• Senior technical lead with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams for PoC and diagnostics products.
• Mentor junior engineers and represent the company at conferences.
• Deliver systems engineering from concept to manufacture in life sciences.
• Engage with customers and regulatory stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Stakeholder comms

Lab hands-on

Education

Electronics / Mechatronics / Physics degree

Job description

Looking for a life science systems engineering and instrumentation expert. A serial deliverer of next-generation point-of-care and diagnostics device builds that incorporate sophisticated engineering with applied science capabilities.

You’ll be comfortable with PCR applications, microfluidics, optics and lasers as well as cartridge-based diagnostics. You can demonstrate concepts and innovative prototypes as well as take to manufacture low volume products. You are as comfortable working on your own in a lab / workshop as being part of a small senior team or leading a multidisciplinary group of engineers. You will understand the major global markets including the UK, EU, and USA. Moreover, you will also be capable of mentoring junior team members and be confident as a company representative at conferences and exhibitions.

Requirements:

• Expert knowledge in systems engineering used for in vitro diagnostic devices / instruments in the life science and clinical markets. Must have demonstrable specialist understanding within this commercial business sector.
• Understanding of how to design systems that incorporate complex biochemical assays and how to deliver products to manufacture.
• Strong communications skills for stakeholder collaboration, technical leadership and mentorship.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards including ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21CFR part 820 and MDR.

This is a senior, technical lead role with expectations of hands-on experience. Projects can be fast-paced with evolving requirements.

Interested candidates are expected to have a strong academic background (degree in electronics, mechatronics or physics), but moreover have built a strong career in systems engineering for life sciences.

On offer is an excellent compensation package with a wide range of benefits. The role is expected to be onsite with hybrid work options possible (when projects allow). Some international travel would be required for client visits.

Keywords:

Applied Life Sciences, Systems Engineering, PoC, In Vitro Diagnostics, Instrumentation Development, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, Technical Leadership, Mentoring, Commercial Aptitude, Consultancy, Cambridge / Hybrid