Sr Manager, Systems Design Engineering

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Work Schedule</b></p>Standard (Mon-Fri)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Environmental Conditions</b></p>Office<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><u>Job Description</u></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><p><b><span>Senior Manager, Systems Engineering – qPCR Platforms</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><h1><b><span>About the Role</span></b><span> </span></h1></div><div><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>In the role of Systems Engineering Senior Lead, you’ll be the architect and technical owner of our next-generation qPCR systems. </span><span>You’ll</span><span> bring together hardware, software, assays, algorithms, and consumables into one cohesive platform — driving innovation from concept to commercialization!</span></span></p></div><div><p><span><span>This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on technical depth. </span><span>You’ll</span><span> lead a team of architects and engineers, </span><span>partner</span><span> with business and product leaders, and ensure every system we build is reliable, scalable, and ground-breaking for our customers.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><h1><b><span>What </span><span>You’ll</span><span> Do</span></b><span> </span></h1></div><div><p><b><span>Own the System Architecture</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Define and own the system architecture for integrated qPCR platforms spanning hardware, software, assay, and algorithm development.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Translate user needs and business goals into clear system requirements that balance performance, usability, manufacturability, and compliance.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead design trade-offs and technical risk analyses to ensure robustness and scalability.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Champion</span><span> the architectural vision from early concept through final commercial product.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span>​</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Lead multi-functional Integration</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Partner closely with </span></span><b><span>Product Management</span><span>, Operations, </span><span>Assay</span></b><span><span>, </span></span><b><span>Software</span></b><span><span>, and </span></span><b><span>Algorithm</span></b><span><span> teams to align technology and product strategies.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive system-level integration, ensuring seamless collaboration across fields and geographies.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Communicate complex technical decisions and trade-offs to senior collaborators with clarity and influence.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Work </span><span>hand-in-hand</span><span> with Manufacturing, Quality, and Service teams to ensure design choices enable smooth scale-up and long-term reliability.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span>​</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Drive Innovation and Execution</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Serve as the hands-on technical authority for system definition, integration, and root-cause analysis.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Guide</span><span> technology down-</span><span>selection</span><span>, system verification, and early-stage prototyping efforts.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><span><span>Advance systems engineering practices — adopting model-based methods, simulation tools, and data-driven approaches.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Champion </span><span>new technologies</span><span> and ideas that push the boundaries of </span><span>what’s</span><span> possible in qPCR instrumentation.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><p><span>​</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Build and Develop the Team</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Recruit, mentor, and empower an extraordinary systems engineering team.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Create a culture that values innovation, rigor, and collaborative problem-solving.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide mentorship and growth opportunities for emerging technical leaders.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Shape and scale systems engineering excellence across the broader R&amp;D organization.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What You Bring</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>8&#43; years of experience in systems engineering or multi-functional product development for life science or diagnostic instruments.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proven record of leading system integration across hardware, software, and consumables — from concept to launch.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrated success managing and developing successful technical teams.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong experience working in regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, CE-IVD).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to partner strategically with Product Management and business leaders to translate vision into executable roadmaps.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Deep understanding of systems engineering principles and broad technical fluency across mechanical, electrical, software, and assay domains.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent communication and influencing skills; comfortable communicating complex ideas to both engineers and executives.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Education</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Software) or Applied Physics; advanced degree preferred.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>