Senior Engineer

Werfen; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan retirement benefits with an

Paid vacation and sick leave

Sales roles eligible for commission

Performance-based bonus for management

Job summary

Werfen in Bedford, MA seeks a Laboratory Automation Systems Engineer to generate and manage testable system requirements, manage a risk database, and oversee integration, verification, and validation with a cross-functional team. The role requires eight years of product development or relevant experience in in vitro medical devices, English proficiency, and experience with Linux-based systems.

Some domestic/international travel is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related field.
• Eight years of product development or relevant experience.
• In vitro medical device experience highly desired.
• Language: Proficiency in English language required.

Responsibilities

• Has experience working in Laboratory Automation for medical devices.
• Has experience running verification projects, including managing system requirements and product risk.
• Has experience working in a Linux based operating system.
• Acts as an individual contributor, core team or technical lead for a specific project.
• Accountable for the completion of assigned deliverables in accordance with approved schedules.
• Authors documentation and participates in activities in support of design control.
• Independently plans, performs & prioritises tasks that are moderately complex in nature, in alignment with corporate goals.
• Leads, designs and/or develops one or more of the following: new test methods, specifications, technical apparatus, software and processes for moderately complex components and functions.
• Identifies product defects and recognizes outliers in results. Can explain and document product defects and their impact.
• Effectively communicates complex technical information to a cross-functional team in the form of documentation, presentations or technical summaries.
• Technical expertise in a least 1 area.
• Provides technical guidance to and/or supervision of other group members and cross-functional technical teams. Able to mentor others.
• Provides technical support for or leads investigations in support of development and/or on-market activities.
• Independently generates predictable schedules for activities related to assigned projects.

Skills

Lab automation

Linux

System requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related field

Tools

Software development

Test methods

Job description

Werfen Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Werfen Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Position Summary: In this Laboratory Automation Systems Engineering the applicant will be expected to generate and manage testable system requirements, manage a risk database based on patient safety, and oversee integration, verification, and validation activities while interacting on a cross functional team.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

• Has experience working in Laboratory Automation for medical devices.
• Has experience running verification projects, including managing system requirements and product risk.
• Has experience working in a Linux based operating system
• Acts as an individual contributor, core team or technical lead for a specific project.
• Accountable for the completion of assigned deliverables in accordance with approved schedules.
• Authors documentation and participates in activities in support of design control
• Independently plans, performs & prioritises tasks that are moderately complex in nature, in alignment with corporate goals.
• Analyzes and interprets data, identifying trends and formulating the next steps, if required by the function.
• Leads, designs and/or develops one or more of the following: new test methods, specifications, technical apparatus, software and processes for moderately complex components and functions.
• Identifies product defects and recognizes outliers in results. Can explain and document product defects and their impact.
• Effectively communicates complex technical information to a cross-functional team in the form of documentation, presentations or technical summaries.
• Technical expertise in a least 1 area.
• Provides technical guidance to and/or supervision of other group members and cross-functional technical teams. Able to mentor others.
• Provides technical support for or leads investigations in support of development and/or on-market activities.
• Independently generates predictable schedules for activities related to assigned projects.

Nice To Have

• Experience coding in one or more language .
• Experience with computer networking

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related field

Experience

• Eight years of product development or relevant experience
• Four to six years of product development or relevant experience for advanced degrees
• For internal candidate promotion: Demonstrated proficiency in meeting all competencies of current level and acceptable performance history may be used in lieu of experience
• In vitro medical device experience highly desired.

Additional Skills/Knowledge

• Language: Proficiency in English language required

International Mobility

• Required: No

Travel Requirements

• Some domestic and international travel may be required.

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $110K to $140K range. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match
• paid vacation and sick leave
• sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan
• management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com