Lead System Engineer

System One; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in Pittsburgh is seeking a Lead System Engineer to design and prototype biomedical devices. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include optimizing fabrication processes, collaborating with teams for device design, and maintaining documentation. The position offers a direct hire contract onsite with competitive benefits including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in device design.
• Experience with engineering design tools such as CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype biomedical devices and components.
• Develop and optimize fabrication processes for quality and scalability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on device design.

Skills

Engineering design tools (CAD software)

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/System Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Lead System Engineer
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $0.00
Contractor Work Model: onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0
Security Clearance: Not specified

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and refine biomedical devices and components supporting advanced experimental system
• Develop and optimize fabrication processes to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability
• Contribute to selection and evaluation of materials, fabrication methods, and assembly workflows
• Perform testing and validation of device performance, including durability, reproducibility, and functional integrity
• Collaborate with scientific and engineering teams to align device design with experimental requirements
• Maintain documentation related to design iterations, fabrication processes, and quality control
• Troubleshoot device-related issues and implement design improvements
• Support coordination of engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project execution
• Contribute to preparation of technical documentation, reports, and related materials

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / System Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in device design, prototyping, or fabrication
• Experience with engineering design tools (e.g., CAD software)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research and engineering environments

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients but also offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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