Lead Systems Engineer, qPCR/dPCR Platform R&D

ThermoFisher Scientific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global science company in Singapore is seeking a Systems Design Engineer to contribute to the development of advanced real-time and digital PCR systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Physics, with over 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include defining system requirements, testing integration, and collaborating with diverse teams. The role demands strong analytical skills, hands-on development experience, and familiarity with systems engineering processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing complex instruments or 0–3 years with a Master's/Ph.D.
• Strong background in electro-mechanical or optical instrumentation development.
• Experience in regulated product development environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define system-level requirements and interfaces for instruments.
• Conduct hands-on integration, testing, and problem resolution.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure functionality.

Skills

Prototype development

Integration and testing

Signal processing

Thermal control systems

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Physics

Master's/Ph.D. in relevant fields

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Python

JMP

Job description

A global science company in Singapore is seeking a Systems Design Engineer to contribute to the development of advanced real-time and digital PCR systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Physics, with over 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include defining system requirements, testing integration, and collaborating with diverse teams. The role demands strong analytical skills, hands-on development experience, and familiarity with systems engineering processes.