Senior / Principal Systems Engineer

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited in Cambridge seeks a life science systems engineer and instrumentation expert to drive PoC instruments and diagnostics. You will design and deliver robust systems for in vitro diagnostics, including PCR, microfluidics, optics, and cartridge-based devices.

You will lead a small senior team or mentor juniors, represent the company at conferences, and collaborate across UK, EU and USA markets.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in systems engineering for in vitro diagnostic devices / instruments in the life science and clinical markets.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering for life sciences devices and PoC projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers.
• Represent the company at conferences and exhibitions and with clients.
• Ensure manufacturability of designs and alignment with ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and MDR.
• Perform hands-on lab work and guide prototyping and testing.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Lab work

In vitro diagnostics

Education

Degree in electronics, mechatronics or physics

Job description

Developing applied systems engineering for PoC instruments and diagnostics

Cambridge (w/ hybrid options); to £90,000 DoE + Benefits

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

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