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

Roche UK

Santa Clara, CA, US
Base: $127,000 - $236,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
Fluidic and mechatronic systems integration
Hands-on testing and characterization
First-principles troubleshooting
This is a pivotal, hands-on role for a multidisciplinary expert who is passionate about pioneering new technologies and making them work reliably by mastering the complex intersection of chemistry, molecular biology, and biochemistry with hardware, surfaces, and materials

Job Summary

  • This is a pivotal, hands-on role for a multidisciplinary expert who is passionate about pioneering new technologies and making them work reliably by mastering the complex intersection of chemistry, molecular biology, and biochemistry with hardware, surfaces, and materials.
  • You will be the engineering force responsible for answering the crucial R&D question: "Can we make this proposed technology work robustly and reliably?"
  • The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Santa Clara, CA is $127,000 - $236,000.

Matching Summary

This is a pivotal, hands-on role for a multidisciplinary expert who is passionate about pioneering new technologies and making them work reliably by mastering the complex intersection of chemistry, molecular biology, and biochemistry with hardware, surfaces, and materials.

Salary

Base: $127,000 - $236,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus may be available; Benefits: Detailed at provided link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for pioneering new technologies
  • Thrives at the nexus of disciplines
  • Personal expression and open dialogue
  • Making technology work reliably
  • Intellectual property generation

Key Requirements

  • PhD with 7+ years experience or Master's with 8+ years or Bachelor's with 10+ years
  • Translating complex biological/chemical workflows onto prototype instruments
  • Deep understanding of molecular biology, biochemistry, enzymology
  • Proficiency in fluidic and microfluidic systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot from first principles

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