CareerPlan

Systems Design Engineer - Bioengineering

Pleasanton, California, USAFull-time$108k–$144k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Early-career bioengineer developing next-generation genetic-analysis, multiomics, and automated scientific workflows by integrating biology, instrumentation, and AI.

Role type

Senior IC bioengineering systems design engineer

Builds

Integrated platforms, instruments, consumables, and reagents for research and clinical applications

Domain

Life sciences / Bioengineering / Automation

Required skills

Computational modeling, automation, data science, AI, systems engineering, experimental design, root-cause analysis, statistical methods, CAD, rapid prototyping

Preferred skills

qPCR, dPCR, sequencing, microarray, NGS, DNA synthesis, microfluidics, robotics, LabVIEW, SolidWorks

Technologies

Python, MATLAB, R, JMP, LabVIEW, SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Translate customer and scientific needs into system requirements and specifications; Design and build prototypes integrating optical, electrical, mechanical, fluidic, biological, and software components; Develop models for process behavior and system trade-offs; Conduct system integration, testing, and troubleshooting of complex instrumentation; Evaluate candidate concepts based on scientific performance, feasibility, throughput, cost, and risk; Integrate sensors, microcontrollers, and robotics into experimental systems.

Seniority

Early-career (0-3 years for PhD, 2+ for Master's, 5+ for Bachelor's)