Sr. Systems Engineer I

BD; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters is seeking a Systems Engineer to drive lifecycle management of cellular analysis, cell sorting, and laboratory automation technologies. This role requires a systems-level view to evaluate how software, hardware, reagents, and workflows affect performance and customer experience.

The ideal candidate will integrate software, mechanical, electrical, and optical disciplines to define specifications and support cross-functional investigations, under defined timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support flow cytometry platforms with system-level troubleshooting and verification planning.
• Develop and maintain technical expertise in bead reagent products for flow cytometry systems.
• Support risk and hazard analyses, regulatory assessments, and technology transfer.
• Support characterization and integration of hardware, software, reagents, and workflows.
• Develop and execute test protocols; use results for design iterations and corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of products, processes, and monitoring strategies.

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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Job Description

Play a critical role in the lifecycle management of cellular analysis, cell sorting, and laboratory automation technologies as a Systems Engineer. This role requires a systems-level perspective to evaluate issues across complex, integrated products, understanding how software, hardware, QC reagents, manufacturing processes, and customer workflows interact to influence product performance, quality, reliability, and the customer experience. The engineer will apply scientific methods, experimental design, and statistical analysis to troubleshoot issues, develop test strategies, propose and refine product specifications, strengthen quality monitoring systems, and support technology development.

Success in this role requires the ability to integrate information across multiple engineering disciplines, including software, mechanical, electrical, fluidics, optics, and reagent technologies, to characterize system-level functionality and performance. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated track record of leading and participating in cross-functional investigations and/or programs, influencing technical decisions, and delivering results in a collaborative environment under defined timelines.

Role Responsibilities

• Support flow cytometry platforms, including system-level troubleshooting, change impact assessment, verification planning, investigation support, 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.