Lead System Engineer

bioMérieux; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A global medical technology company is seeking a dedicated individual for a research functional position in Hazelwood, MO, focusing on technical leadership in developing complex medical devices. This role entails system development coordination, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and managing R&D projects. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in engineering/science, 10 years of relevant experience, and strong communication and planning skills. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans and a retirement plan with employer contributions.

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional related experience in complex systems of hardware, software, or biology.
• Experience with FDA regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of complex medical device systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate system development activities across engineering disciplines.
• Ensure proper documentation and respect for quality procedures.
• Lead and coordinate complex technical activities and investigations.

Skills

Cross-department knowledge

Written communication

Solution-oriented mindset

Managing and measuring work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline

MS in Systems Engineering or Biomedical Engineering (Preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

This is an open research functional position with an emphasis on technical leadership for the development of complex medical device systems and associated disposables both internally and with external development partners. This individual will coordinate all system development activities across multiple engineering disciplines and functions by applying various methods, tools, and techniques to achieve successful product development outcomes. This includes integration and coordination of all system development functions (software engineering, hardware engineering, integration, design control and product validation) as well as integration and coordination with the deliverables of the microbiology and chemistry functions.

Primary Duties

• Is accountable for the technical engineering aspects of R&D projects assuring proper documentation, respect of good scientific, quality and safety procedures, with a focus on system integration.
• Accountable for System Product Requirements and System Architecture.
• Strong contributor to System Risk Analysis, System Interface Design, and System Verification and Validation Planning.
• Leads or coordinates complex technical activities and investigations and provides recommendations regarding technical and budgetary decisions.
• Coordinates technical reviews with internal business experts within the organization or with external experts and development partners.
• Ensures System Development team on the assigned project(s) team communicating pertinent information back to the functions as well as communicating any technical issues at the project level as needed.
• Ensures System Development readiness for major project milestones.
• Fosters strong communication with Project Managers, Program Managers, Functional Managers, Technical Leads, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, and other internal and external project team representatives.
• Ensures alignment of development activities across System Development, microbiology, and chemistry functions and external development partners (when applicable) such that planning and execution are synchronized within the team as well as with the needs of the project.
• Performs recommendations to management regarding project task prioritization and execution.
• Tracks and reports project status to various stakeholders.
• Performs all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor degree required in an engineering or scientific discipline
• 10 years of professional related experience in complex systems of hardware, software, or biology and experience with FDA regulatory requirements.

Preferred Education, Training And Experience

• MS Preferred
• Systems Engineering or Biomedical Engineering Preferred
• Demonstrated experience in the design of complex medical (or equivalent) device systems with focus on minimizing timelines and maximizing development efficiencies.
• Possesses strong planning and negotiation skills.
• Self‑motivated and self‑directed with the ability to schedule and work with little supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Cross‑department knowledge about the roles, responsibilities, goals, and processes of different departments within an organization.
• Written communication – including the ability to communicate technical data in written form.
• Solution‑oriented in the face of conflict. Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in the face of a challenge.
• Managing and measuring work by tracking progress, performance, and goal achievement using metrics and KPIs.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

Typical office and lab setting. Requires ability to remain stationary for prolonged periods.

Domestic travel: 5% International travel: 5% Total travel: 10%

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is between $150,000-$205,000. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

Benefits

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves

Equal Opportunity Statement

BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at [phone], by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).