Product Engineer II: Instrument Systems & Lifecycle Lead

Quantum Design Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Design Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the development and optimization of advanced instruments, driving improvements across data accuracy, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to resolve complex performance issues in measurement platforms and cryogenic systems. The selected candidate will define initiatives, lead design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and oversee end-to-end lifecycle changes across

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of product and process improvements for advanced instruments to enhance data accuracy, system reliability and manufacturing efficiency, while lowering costs and improving overall customer satisfaction.
• Analyze Installation Feedback Reports (IFRs) and leverage NCR review processes to diagnose and resolve complex performance and quality issues affecting measurement platforms, cryogenic systems and associated instrumentation options.
• Define, scope and execute complex engineering initiatives by developing project proposals, securing cross‑functional resources and leading formal design reviews to ensure technical integrity and alignment with product roadmaps.
• Evaluate installation and field service reports to ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented, coordinating with service teams to resolve outstanding technical issues and improve system performance in customer environments.
• Partner with manufacturing and production teams to improve product quality and consistency by refining technical documentation, optimizing assembly fixtures, auditing quality processes and implementing sustainable process improvements.
• Serve as a technical subject‑matter expert for base systems, instrumentation and platform architecture, providing guidance and mentorship to engineers responsible for system options and upgrades.
• Own full product lifecycle for assigned instruments and platforms by leading design changes and proactively assessing impacts across hardware, software, manufacturing, usability and customer applications.

Job description

Quantum Design Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the development and optimization of advanced instruments, driving improvements across data accuracy, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to resolve complex performance issues in measurement platforms and cryogenic systems. The selected candidate will define initiatives, lead design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and oversee end-to-end lifecycle changes across