Staff Systems Design Engineer - Consumables / Microfluidics
Core
Lead the design and commercialization of next-generation microfluidic consumables and cartridges for molecular biology and genetic-analysis workflows.
Role type
Staff Systems Design Engineer (Microfluidics/Consumables)
Builds
Commercially manufactured microfluidic consumables, cartridges, and integrated sample-to-answer systems
Domain
Life Sciences / Molecular Biology / Microfluidics
Required skills
microfluidics architecture, fluid transport design, materials science (polymers/adhesives), high-volume manufacturing processes, design-for-manufacturing, cost engineering, CAD, multiphysics simulation, experimental design, root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
qPCR/dPCR workflow knowledge, computer vision for inspection, AI-assisted engineering
Technologies
CAD, multiphysics simulation, computational fluid-dynamics tools
Responsibilities
Lead concept generation, prototyping, and trade studies for consumable architectures; Evaluate and select materials and manufacturing processes for chemical/biological compatibility; Develop production concepts addressing tooling, yield, and cost; Design consumables as part of complete automated sample-to-answer systems; Mentor engineers in microfluidics and design-to-cost principles
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with commercialization leadership
