System Engineer - Hardware support

Client Sequencing Solutions & Client Molecular Lab (Santa Clara) are developing nanopore based sequencing dedicated to making clinical genetic testing easy and affordable. We are developing a revolutionary singlemolecule DNA sequencer that can improve the lives of people in a wide variety of ways including timely screening for diseases and diagnosis of various cancers.

Client is looking for a motivated and teamoriented individual who is passionate about next generation sequencing technology. The System Engineers focus is on improving reliability and robustness of the sequencing and sample prep platforms through failure analysis root cause investigations troubleshooting and identifying and supporting implementation of solutions. The candidate will be a technical contributor on complex and novel projects that require ingenuity creativity and technical expertise. The candidate is someone who does not shy away from a difficult problem but seeks it out.

Drawing on experience in systems biochemistry electrochemistry electromechanical and/or materials science the System Engineer will be part of the troubleshooting team and will be responsible for supporting the next
generation sequencing system and the sample prep platform. This support role will require the candidate to be able to work in a fast paced environment typically supporting more than one issue at a time. The candidate must be selfmotivated detailsoriented and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities:
Become an expert on the operation and functionality of the Client Sequencing Platform and Sample Prep platform to ensure minimal system down time
Work with the engineering teams on resolving discovered issues and propose solutions to common failure modes
Support the lab teams with system troubleshooting both at the hardware/software level and the assay level
Execute experiments and testing protocols to ensure platform functionality
Clearly and timely communicate and collaborate across system device instrument and reagent teams in root cause investigation findings and solution implementations
Help design troubleshoot and perform instrument development in a fastpaced environment
Good understanding of statistical methods
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Who are you & MUSTHAVE Qualifications:
Youre someone who wants to influence your own development. Youre looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across
functions and disciplines. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are but the starting point.
B.S. with 23 years of experience or M.S with 1 in a Bioengineering mechanical engineering electrical engineering computer engineering mechatronics or a related disciple
Troubleshooting experience in development or operations of microfluidics liquid handler diagnostic systems NGS systems. Experience in failure analysis and/or defect management is a plus.
Understanding of sequencing methodologies
Ability to perform statistical analysis of data with programs such as JMP R etc. Familiarity with computer programming in languages such as Python is a
plus.
Meticulous attention to detail and excellent written and electronic record keeping skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Selfmotivated and able to work well in a team
Willing to work in a lab setting