We are a rapidly growing biotech startup based in Pleasanton CA with the mission to develop next-generation sample preparation tools for genomic applications. We are at an inflection point in bringing this technology to market and we are seeking to expand our engineering team with a Sr. Product/Systems Engineer. If you enjoy intellectually challenging projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment, and if the opportunity to be part of the beginning of a growing start-up excites you, we look forward to talking with you.

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As a systems engineer, the successful candidate will:

• Work with a wider engineering and manufacturing teams to drive design and manufacturing product improvements in both existing and future products.
• Utilize data analysis and first principles insights to solve problems with lab work and onsite investigations as needed
• Troubleshoot and root cause hardware, software and firmware issues and drive solutions

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Education

• MSc or PhD degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Physics or Physical Chemistry.
• 3+ years experience in biotech, biomedical, semiconductor or similar industries

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Minimum experience requirements

• Experience with product engineering, reliability engineering, failure analysis, systems test engineering
• Experience using Linux based operating systems, Python, and C/C++ or equivalent
• Strong engineering fundamentals and intuition, applied to firmware/software/hardware of connected systems. Thermal, structural and model-based simulation experience is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with hands on experience debugging complex systems
• Demonstrated data analytics and analysis skills
• Experience with serial communication protocols, such as RS-232, I2C, SPI, USB
• Ability to debug firmware running on PCBA hardware, using logic analyzers, oscilloscope and other lab equipments
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams
• Exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous tasks and challenges

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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• A track record of a self-starter who can work collaboratively within a cross-functional team with successful product deliveries.
• Able to comprehend complex data and use it to tackle issues from a system level
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of time management and meeting deadlines

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What We Offer

• Opportunity to join an exciting and fast growing genomics startup early on in their growth journey with a talented team.
• Competitive Salary.
• Equity Participation Program.
• Flexible PTO.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage.

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