Staff Engineer, New Product Introduction

$128,800 - $193,200/Yr

Pacific Biosciences - Menlo Park, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Menlo Park, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Staff Engineer is responsible for designing, implementation, and maintenance of the Instrument infrastructure using their broad technical expertise. Works in tandem with R&D System Engineering to bring up new platforms. The expectation of a Staff Engineer is to represent NPI on project core teams, be a leader of technical excellence, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems.
• Support the installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of hardware, software, and system management tools.
• Design test fixture for multiple Instrument subassemblies.
• Verification and validation of Instrument test fixtures.
• Assist in troubleshooting hardware and software issues across various platforms and applications.
• Provide support to resolve technical issues, escalated from the field or production floor.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including software developers, hardware engineers, and project managers.
• Communicate integration status, issues, and progress to stakeholders.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation of work instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Assist in preparing reports on system performance and status.
• Write test fixture requirements documentation.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 7-10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Systems, Software, or a related field).
• 4+ years' experience of system integration principles.
• Familiarity with software development and hardware components.
• Experience in design and development of complex subsystems such as electromechanical, fluidics, software, and assay/chemistry.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose problems and identify solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Collaborative mindset to work with various departments and stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy in work and documentation.
• Ability to develop detailed procedures and ensure quality.
• Ability to lift 40lbs. Lifting, transporting, installing heavy objects such as computers and peripherals.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in manufacturing or with a Third-Party Manufacturer is a plus.
• Knowledge of defined development process that is consistent with ISO design requirements.
• Experience with Python and C#.
• Experience working with SolidWorks.
• Agile.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• paid_holidays
• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development