Manager, R&D Automation Engineering

About the role

The Manager, R&D Automation Engineering plays a crucial role in planning and leading cross-functional product development projects for In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) medical devices. This position involves using advanced engineering principles and methods to conceive, plan, and lead R&D product development activities, ensuring that the projects align with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop automated laboratory solutions to meet the requirements of existing and new next-generation sequencing assay workflows.
• Iteratively design, develop, and implement automated liquid handler methods for use in a high-throughput environment, improving methods based on feedback and user input.
• Support accurate and robust automation software integration with external systems (like LIMS and integrated hardware).
• Develop and deploy robust laboratory automation solutions for Next-Generation Sequencing-based assays in support of high-complexity laboratory-developed tests and IVDs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all development activities adhere to applicable regulations, guidelines, company policies, SOPs, and industry standards.
• Lead Human Factors Engineering/Usability Engineering tasks and activities, and participate in product risk management activities involving system Hazard Analysis (HA) and FMEA.
• Work with the Quality team to establish templates and processes for documenting systems engineering tasks and activities.
• Establish interfaces across other organizational groups, manage, support, and guide your team, including delegating tasks and responsibilities, assessing employee performance, and providing feedback and training opportunities.
• Ensure consistent demonstration of exceptional leadership qualities, including attracting and retaining top talent, fostering a culture of high performance, leading with integrity, humility, accountability, and courage, and setting a clear vision to energize teams towards the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field as outlined in the essential duties.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in product development.
• 6+ years of experience working on projects with cross-functional technical teams through a formal phase gate or new product development process.
• Demonstrated ability to hire, lead, develop, and train direct reports effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Masters/PhD) in Life Sciences or a related field as outlined in the essential duties.
• Demonstrated Hamilton Venus programming experience.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully automating Next-Generation Sequencing library preparation assays on Hamilton liquid handlers from feasibility to product launch.