Principal Engineer I, Fluidic Systems Integration, Research & Early Development

Roche

Santa Clara, CA, USA
Base: $103,000 - $191,600; bonus/equity: discretio...
Fluidic and mechatronic systems integration
Next-generation sequencing platforms
Hands-on testing and characterization
Roche is working to make next-generation sequencing simple and accessible enough for routine use by developing differentiated, highly integrated end-to-end solutions

Job Summary

  • Roche is working to make next-generation sequencing simple and accessible enough for routine use by developing differentiated, highly integrated end-to-end solutions.
  • This role serves as a critical technical leader in evaluating, integrating, and optimizing novel fluidic and mechatronic systems during the earliest stages of research and development.
  • The ideal candidate thrives at the nexus, capable of rigorously testing system concepts, integrating complex subsystems, and optimizing performance based on first principles.

Matching Summary

Roche is working to make next-generation sequencing simple and accessible enough for routine use by developing differentiated, highly integrated end-to-end solutions.

Salary

Base: $103,000 - $191,600; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus may be available; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fluidic and mechatronic systems integration
  • Next-generation sequencing platforms
  • Hands-on testing and characterization
  • First-principles troubleshooting
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Python scripting for automation
  • CAD model interpretation
  • Microfabrication techniques understanding
  • Design of Experiments (DOE)

Key Requirements

  • PhD with 4+ years experience OR Master's with 6+ years experience OR Bachelor's with 7+ years experience
  • Translating biological/chemical workflows onto prototype instruments
  • Proficiency in fluidic and microfluidic systems
  • Troubleshooting from a first-principles perspective

Work Rights

Not specified

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