R&D Manager
Core
Lead the development of life science and chemical analysis instruments and related inspection systems, connecting customer needs with system architecture and guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams from concept through industrialization.
Role type
Senior IC R&D Manager (systems engineering)
Builds
Varioskan ALF Multimode Microplate Reader, Power Blotter Station, EDXRF instruments, X-ray inspection systems
Domain
Life sciences instrumentation / Chemical analysis / X-ray inspection
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Systems engineering, multidisciplinary instrument development, technical leadership, project planning, resource management, requirements management, architecture definition, integration, verification planning, cross-functional consensus building, structured problem-solving
Preferred skills
People management (hiring, performance, career development), life science/chemical analysis instrument development, spectroscopy systems, X-ray equipment, laboratory automation, calibration, measurement uncertainty, statistical analysis, application-based product validation, PMP certification, AI-assisted engineering tools
Technologies
Varioskan ALF, Power Blotter Station, EDXRF, X-ray inspection systems
Responsibilities
Lead system definition, architecture and integration; Guide technical tradeoffs across sensing, electronics, firmware, mechanics and automation; Lead technical reviews and resolve cross-disciplinary issues; Manage and develop the engineering team; Recruit and onboard talent; Plan development work, milestones, budgets and dependencies; Establish verification and validation strategies; Drive design quality, reliability and compliance; Partner with operations on design transfer and manufacturing readiness; Improve engineering practices and encourage collaboration
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
