Principal Lead Engineer - Systems Integration
Miroculus, United States
Job Description
Miroculus is looking for a motivated, hands-on, and analytical Principal Lead Engineer Systems Integration. This role lies at the intersection of hardware, software and robotics.
The Principal Lead Engineer - Systems Integration will provide technical expertise to the design and development of Miroculus library preparation system for next generation sequencing analysis.This role reports to the Sr. Director of Ramp;D.
At Miroculus our mission is to advance science and improve lives faster, together.
Miroculus uses proprietary digital microfluidics technology to automate and miniaturize the most complex genomic protocols such as NGS library prep, synthetic biology, genome editing, and combinatorial chemistry in a compact, user-friendly system. Our vision is to make the most complex protocols easy and accessible to scientists everywhere.
Position Summary
- Lead integration efforts between teams of engineers in the areas of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, firmware and software development. This role requires you to be a hands-on leader capable of defining a product vision and capable of leading a team in executing that vision.
- Responsible for resourcing, planning, and executing all engineering activities within assigned areas, thorough documentation and the quality of the products produced.
- Aids in the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure the delivery of supplies or services needed to meet scheduled timelines.
Responsibilities:
- Establishes a comprehensive project framework and execute the development processes according to plan
- Provides technical leadership and guidance to team members
- Maintains detailed documentation throughout all design control phases of research and development and assists in transfer to manufacturing
- Sets clear expectations on deliverables within project timelines
- Provides feedback on product requirements regarding feasibility and complexity
- Actively participates in Design Reviews as a part of Design control
- Provides feedback and guides engineering decisions towards a robust system design
- Creates verification and validation test plans to ensure system performance against set specifications
- Works cross-functionally to define, analyze, detail, and document requirements for tradeoffs, performance, features, and operation of products into a form suitable for product implementation.
- Maintains proper Design Control documentation following ISO 13485 standards
Requirements
- B.Sc., or M.Sc.. in relevant engineering or scientific discipline with a preference for an advanced degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
- 10+ years of medical device or life sciences tools design and development experience along with leading engineer teams
- Experience with hardware development life cycles, creating design inputs and outputs, design verification and design validation following ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 standards. Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with the tools and methods used in system development are essential.
- Proven ability to manage and structure engineering teams for delivering high quality solution in a fast paced environment
- Strong systems integration background
- Demonstrated experience in taking integrated systems from conceptual research to commercialization for RUO and/or IVD markets
- Excellent program/project management skills including scheduling, budgeting, resource management, etc.
- Good knowledge / experience with agile processes, including SCRUM, six-sigma, LEAN, and/ or other project management principles
- Strong people skills with proven ability to lead by example and establish credibility among colleagues, employees and executive management.
- A pragmatic problem-solver who can identify the essence of a problem and deliver simple, elegant solutions to that problem
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation
- Share a passion for our mission to advance science and improve lives faster, together
Strong plus:
- Experience in medical device development under design controls
- Knowledge of microfluidics, molecular assay architecture, and manufacturing techniques
Benefits
We offer a rich package of benefits including, medical, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Commuter Benefits, 401-k plan, Unlimited Vacation, Sick Time and Paid Holidays.
Miroculus believes that diversity is a competitive advantage, that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender identity or expr