Staff Systems Engineer
Bio-Techne
June 27, 2026
On-site
San Jose, CA
IT
Position Summary
Staff Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering deliverables in the design of analytical instruments.
Responsibilities
- Lead system-level engineering activities for new and existing products (requirements development, hardware subsystems integration, systems control via software scripting, system verification testing, automation development, data mining & analysis, characterization, troubleshooting, process development, and design transfer).
- Hands-on experience through prototype/alpha, beta, and pilot phases of complex hardware consumable/instrument development.
- Lead and influence system-level design.
- Develop and integrate opto-mechanical instruments requiring multi-engineering disciplines.
- Perform meticulous assembly/disassembly of instruments, consumables, and fixtures.
- Troubleshoot from system level to low level to identify root causes.
- Automate/control hardware subsystems for prototype testing using Python or LabVIEW.
- Conduct V&V (write system requirements, test plans, execute tests, and summarize results).
- Communicate effectively across marketing, quality, manufacturing, and field support; support manufacturing and field teams for sustaining existing products.
- Experience with project management and leading core teams as a technical representative.
- Coach junior members; collaborative mindset.
Qualifications
- B.S. in engineering or relevant field + 10+ years experience (or M.S. + 8+ years).
- 10+ years in complex instruments/systems/hardware consumables integrating mechanical/electrical/optical/software components.
- Cross-functional leadership defining system-level requirements and V&V testing.
- Ability to plan/carry out complex test plans and report findings.
- Mentor junior engineers.
- Software experience for automation/data analysis (Python, LabVIEW, PLC, Java).
- Engineering statistical data analysis.
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
Preferred
- Hardware automation, CAD (Solidworks)/mechanical design, and handling reagents in wet lab.
Benefits
- Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, legal and ID shield). 401k, ESPP, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA; mentorship/training/tuition reimbursement; employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, events/charity drives; accrued leave with paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave.
Staff Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering deliverables in the design of analytical instruments.
Responsibilities
- Lead system-level engineering activities for new and existing products (requirements development, hardware subsystems integration, systems control via software scripting, system verification testing, automation development, data mining & analysis, characterization, troubleshooting, process development, and design transfer).
- Hands-on experience through prototype/alpha, beta, and pilot phases of complex hardware consumable/instrument development.
- Lead and influence system-level design.
- Develop and integrate opto-mechanical instruments requiring multi-engineering disciplines.
- Perform meticulous assembly/disassembly of instruments, consumables, and fixtures.
- Troubleshoot from system level to low level to identify root causes.
- Automate/control hardware subsystems for prototype testing using Python or LabVIEW.
- Conduct V&V (write system requirements, test plans, execute tests, and summarize results).
- Communicate effectively across marketing, quality, manufacturing, and field support; support manufacturing and field teams for sustaining existing products.
- Experience with project management and leading core teams as a technical representative.
- Coach junior members; collaborative mindset.
Qualifications
- B.S. in engineering or relevant field + 10+ years experience (or M.S. + 8+ years).
- 10+ years in complex instruments/systems/hardware consumables integrating mechanical/electrical/optical/software components.
- Cross-functional leadership defining system-level requirements and V&V testing.
- Ability to plan/carry out complex test plans and report findings.
- Mentor junior engineers.
- Software experience for automation/data analysis (Python, LabVIEW, PLC, Java).
- Engineering statistical data analysis.
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
Preferred
- Hardware automation, CAD (Solidworks)/mechanical design, and handling reagents in wet lab.
Benefits
- Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, legal and ID shield). 401k, ESPP, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA; mentorship/training/tuition reimbursement; employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, events/charity drives; accrued leave with paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave.