Principal/Senior System Engineer

System Requirements & Architectur e Translate VOC/user needs into clear, verifiable system requirements. Define system boundaries, architecture, and interfaces across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, consumables and workflow. Lead system-level reviews (requirements/architecture/design), document trade-offs, and drive decision closure.

Verification & Validation (V&V) Create and execute System Verification Plan: scope, strategy, test environments, and Pass/Fail criteria. Build and maintain requirements-to-verification traceability (e.g., traceability matrix, verification records). Produce controlled verification evidence packages (protocols/records/reports) and drive deviation/issue closure.

Technical Evaluation & Risk Management Own technical evaluation for key design choices: feasibility, performance margins, reliability/serviceability considerations, and integration readiness. Identify system-level risks and drive mitigations/alternatives; enable high-quality gate decisions with evidence-based arguments.

Automation Platform / Orchestration / AI-ready Support deploying an orchestration layer on equipment and/or workstations to enable more autonomous, integrated workflows. Drive “AI-ready” enablers (data readiness, integration hooks/APIs, workflow orchestration) to strengthen differentiation and win rates. Cross-functional Collaboration & Transfer Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Product/Commercial to align requirements, verification, and release readiness.

Support tech transfer: system technical package, verification evidence, risk assessments/control inputs, and release decisions. Additional duties Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support the broader goals of the R&D and Innovation organizations. Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.

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