Systems Engineer II

Ultima Genomics

• $100K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry or closely related field
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in developing scientific instruments from a systems integration perspective
  • Basic understanding of molecular biology, genomics, and standard life science lab workflows
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python)
  • Meticulous, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach
  • Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Execute end-to-end development for life science automation and liquid handling systems
  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to enhance automation process efficiency
  • Operate, troubleshoot, and customize hardware/software components
  • Interface with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide training and documentation
  • Work with Chemistry and Biology teams to optimize manual lab processes on automated systems
  • Handle additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Paid holidays and time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • Other company benefits
Full Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer II to join our team!

As a Systems Engineer II, you will contribute to the development, testing, and optimization of cutting-edge instrumentation as part of our systems engineering team.

This is a full time onsite position at our Fremont, CA location.

How You'll Contribute
  • Execute end-to-end development including planning, development, optimization, and testing of workflows for life science automation and liquid handling systems. Own workflow from concept to customer delivery
  • Collaborate with hardware and software development engineers to implement improvements in automation process efficiency and reliability
  • Operate, troubleshoot and customize hardware and software components
  • Interface with stakeholders to collect and define requirements, and provide user training and documentation
  • Work with Chemistry and Biology teams to translate and optimize manual lab processes on automated machines
  • Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
  • BS or MS in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry or closely related field
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in the development of scientific instruments from a systems integration perspective is strongly preferred
  • Basic understanding of molecular biology, genomics, and other standard life science lab workflows and equipment
  • Familiarity with a scripting language such as Python
  • Meticulous and detail oriented with a hands-on approach to work
  • Ability to define and follow complex operating procedures
  • Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills

#LI-Onsite

At Ultima Genomics, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $100,000 and $120,000, if performed in California, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

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