System Engineer at QIAGEN in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Job Description:

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees - more than 5000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

An R&D (Systems) Engineer position is available immediately. In this critical role, you will play an integral part in all aspects of systems development - requirements definition/design/development of electromechanical systems and sub-systems, integration/troubleshooting of electromechanical systems and manufacturing processes, development of V&V and quality test protocols as well as reliability testing for real-time control systems, encompassing modules for thermal control, fluorescence detection, fluidic manipulation, precision motion control and liquid handling. You will coordinate the proper interpretation of complex specifications and performance characteristics & communicate technical/commercial issues promptly.

Responsibilities:

- Requirements definition & development of software controlled electromechanical sub-assemblies and overall system
- Define and lead execution of design control activities compliant with FDA QS and IVDD/IVDR within the Systems Development group
- Assistance with overall project management
- Troubleshoot sub-system & system failures
- Develop manufacturing and quality testing protocols
- Assist with risk management activities.
- Support engineering validation effort on a range of components as needed.

Position Requirements

- S in an engineering discipline (or B.S. with additional experience) with 2-4 years of experience with increasing responsibility
- Experience with complex software-controlled electromechanical instrument development and automation
- A background in working with assay development groups & leading efficient transfer of biochemical assays on to automated platforms is highly desired
- Working experience in in-vitro diagnostics environment is a strong plus
- Outstanding scientific, communication and organizational skills are a must
- Should be comfortable with handling bio-hazardous materials (training provided)
- Experience in hazard analysis and overall risk management
- Experience using defect tracking systems
- Ability to take lead in facilitating collaboration between project manager and engineering team as needed.
- Experience in analyzing, and repairing IVD or robotic instruments

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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