Senior Systems Engineer – Flow Cytometry & Lab Automation

RXinsider LTD.; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in San Diego seeks a Systems Engineer to manage the lifecycle of cellular analysis and laboratory automation technologies. You will evaluate how software, hardware, reagents and workflows interact to influence product performance, quality, and customer experience.

The role requires leading cross-functional investigations, applying scientific methods, and delivering results within defined timelines in a fast-paced environment. On-site collaboration is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or related discipline.
• 4+ years industrial experience in systems engineering or related fields.
• Experience in flow cytometry or cell analysis is highly preferred.
• Experience with system-level characterization, integration or testing.

Responsibilities

• Support flow cytometry platforms, troubleshooting, verification planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technical expertise in bead reagent products and their application within flow cytometry systems and customer workflows.
• Support risk and hazard analysis, regulatory assessments, field actions, and/or technology transfer.
• Support characterization and integration activities for complex systems, evaluating interactions among hardware, software, reagents, and customer workflows.
• Develop and execute formal and informal test protocols. Use findings to drive data-driven decisions for design iterations, root cause determinations, corrective actions, and product and/or process improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of products, processes, specifications, and monitoring strategies.
• Work effectively and collaboratively in a cross functional team and with external partners to identify, communicate, and mitigate program needs at each product lifecycle.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for Quality, Manufacturing, Service Engineering, R&D, Regulatory, and Leadership teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

Flow cytometry knowledge

System-level testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

Waters Corporation in San Diego seeks a Systems Engineer to manage the lifecycle of cellular analysis and laboratory automation technologies. You will evaluate how software, hardware, reagents and workflows interact to influence product performance, quality, and customer experience.

The role requires leading cross-functional investigations, applying scientific methods, and delivering results within defined timelines in a fast-paced environment. On-site collaboration is emphasized.