CareerPlan

R&D Hardware Manager

US-CA-Santa ClaraRemoteFull-time$180k2026-06-29 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead the development, delivery, and lifecycle management of next-generation automation hardware platforms for integrated scientific workflows.

Role type

Senior IC hardware product manager / engineering leader

Builds

Automation hardware platforms for sample preparation, liquid handling, and workflow automation

Domain

Scientific instrumentation / Laboratory automation

Required skills

Hardware product development, multidisciplinary team leadership, mechanical/electrical/mechatronics engineering, product lifecycle management, cross-functional program management

Preferred skills

Laboratory automation systems, robotics, electromechanical system design, motion control, fluidics, Model Based System Engineering, AI-enabled automation

Technologies

Robotics, sensors, fluidics, automation architectures, simulation tools

Responsibilities

Execute hardware technology roadmap aligned with business growth, lead end-to-end hardware development from concept to commercialization, build and lead global engineering organization, partner with operations to ensure manufactability and cost competitiveness

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities