Instrument Systems Engineer - Real-Time and Systems Design

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits Day-One

5% matching 401k

Employee stock program

Volunteer paid days off

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. seeks an entry‑level Instrument Systems Engineer for the Westbrook, ME site.

You will lead embedded system concepts, define architectures, and work with business experts, manufacturing partners, scientists, software and hardware engineers to evolve diagnostic instrumentation. You will coordinate development from concept through validation, with real‑time embedded programming and rigorous testing to ensure reliable, cost‑effective products for veterinary care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 0–2 years of professional experience.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills for cross‑functional teams.
• Experience coordinating interests across disciplines to solve problems.
• Ability to translate diverse requirements into architectures and work plans.
• Proficiency in analyzing test results and using measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product development from a complete integrated system perspective.
• Develop system architecture and allocate requirements within defined processes.
• Map components and ensure traceability across projects.
• Build margin for failure and verify products through testing and validation.
• Manage the system throughout the product development process and provide support.
• Adhere to design, development, documentation and verification practices.
• Develop real-time programs to control motion-enabled subsystems and test modifications.
• Evaluate field performance and troubleshoot by diagnosing root causes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Real-time embedded systems

Measurement equipment handling

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (systems/biomedical/electrical/mechanical)

Tools

Python

JMP

Matlab

CAD

Microsoft 365

Measurement equipment

Job description

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. seeks an entry‑level Instrument Systems Engineer for the Westbrook, ME site.

You will lead embedded system concepts, define architectures, and work with business experts, manufacturing partners, scientists, software and hardware engineers to evolve diagnostic instrumentation. You will coordinate development from concept through validation, with real‑time embedded programming and rigorous testing to ensure reliable, cost‑effective products for veterinary care.