Staff Engineer, Electrical
Core
Technical lead for electrical engineering initiatives, driving design improvements, sustaining engineering, and lifecycle management for KingFisher sample preparation systems and Detection instruments.
Role type
Staff Electrical Engineer (Sustaining Engineering & VAVE)
Builds
KingFisher sample preparation systems and Detection instruments
Domain
Life sciences instrumentation / Analytical chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PCB design, analog/digital circuits, system-level electrical integration, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, design improvements, component selection, cost optimization, supplier evaluation, system integration, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
life sciences instrumentation, PCR/qPCR, VAVE, design for manufacturability, embedded systems, firmware interfaces, signal integrity analysis
Technologies
PCBAs, power systems, signal integrity, embedded interfaces
Responsibilities
Lead design, analysis, and troubleshooting of electrical components and systems; Drive root cause investigations for electrical and system-level issues; Lead electrical engineering workstreams for sustaining activities including design updates and component obsolescence; Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities within electrical designs; Collaborate with systems, mechanical, and software teams to ensure robust system integration; Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building electrical engineering capability within the team
Seniority
Staff, technical lead & cross-functional influence