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Job TitleSenior Systems Engineer (Woodbridge, ON)Location(s)Canada, Woodbridge
Job Description
In this role, the Systems Design Engineer will become an integral part of a team that will design, develop, and integrate complex hardware systems for every stage of PerkinElmer’s Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (LC) products lifecycle.
Location: On site in Woodbridge, Canada
Responsibilities
- At Systems level, design, development and integration of GC and LC hardware, firmware, software, with an emphasis on GC systems.
- Work closely with electronics, mechanical, firmware, and software design engineers to create integrated chromatography systems.
- Work closely with supplier engineers on the design of specialized components of chromatography systems.
- Assembly and testing of prototype chromatography systems and/or components.
- Development of performance specifications and test procedures for chromatography-based instrument systems.
- Support chromatography applications scientists and applications development.
- Preparation of internal technical reports and documentation
- Assist transfer to production of successful prototype/R&D pilot designs, including training and support of production engineers.
- Development and maintenance of functional requirements for NPI projects
Basic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics, or Experimental Physics (Ph.D. degree is preferred)
- 5 or more years of experience in analytical system hardware, firmware, software, and/or applications development, with an emphasis on chromatography systems.
- Demonstrated skill developing prototype chromatography-based instruments, including performance specifications and test procedures.
- Demonstrated skill troubleshooting scientific instrumentation, with an emphasis on chromatography systems.
- Demonstrated skill preparing internal technical reports and presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to interface with a multi-disciplinary technical team of scientists, hardware engineers, and firmware/software engineers.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to work in a laboratory environment, including manipulating tools, instruments and components.
- Must be able to handle hazardous chemicals and chemical waste as required, in keeping will all local safety regulations.
- Documentation, writing, and report preparation will also be required.
- Some travel might be required.
Preferred Characteristics
- Ability to work independently or as part of a large team.
- Possessing a task- and goal-oriented mindset
- Analytical thinking driven by data.
- Ability to see both the small and the big picture.
- Possessing strong organizational skills.
- Problem solving aptitude.
- Attention to detail.
- Adaptable to change.
The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $80,000.00 to $100,000.00. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics, or Experimental Physics
- Ph.D. in relevant field
- 5 or more years of experience in analytical system hardware, firmware, software, and/or applications development with emphasis on chromatography systems
- Demonstrated skill developing prototype chromatography-based instruments, including performance specifications and test procedures
- Demonstrated skill troubleshooting scientific instrumentation, emphasizing chromatography systems
- Experience assembling and testing prototype chromatography systems and components
- Ability to prepare internal technical reports and presentations
- Ability to interface with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, hardware, firmware, and software engineers
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a laboratory environment, manipulate tools, instruments and components
- Ability to handle hazardous chemicals and chemical waste in compliance with local safety regulations
- Ability to work independently or as part of a large team
- Task- and goal-oriented mindset, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical thinking driven by data and adaptability to change
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What We Do
For 85 years, PerkinElmer has pushed the boundaries of science from food to health to the environment. We’ve always pursued science with a clear purpose – to help our customers achieve theirs. Our expert team brings technology and intangibles, like creativity, empathy, diligence, and a spirit of collaboration, in equal measure, to fulfill our customers’ desire to work better, innovate better, and create better. PerkinElmer is a leading, global provider of technology and service solutions that help customers measure, quantify, detect, and report in ways that help ensure the quality, safety, and satisfaction of their products. Learn more at www.newperkinelmer.com.
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