Principal Systems Engineer
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the
communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global
scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe
that inclusion is key to understanding people's varied healthcare
needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for
exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.The
PositionA healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To
continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the
healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a
world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's
what makes us Roche. We are seeking a passionate Principal Systems
Engineer to join our Systems Development Group to support the Next
Generation Sequencing (NGS) products. This role is expected to be a
hands-on key contributor in feasibility, integration, development,
verification and validation phases of end-to-end NGS solution.
Hands-on development experience of at least one of the programming
languages such as Python, C++ for hardware automation or statistics
analysis applications. Working knowledge of bioinformatics
workflows including demultiplexing, alignment, variant calling,
etc.Responsibilities:This position is responsible for, but not
limited to, the following:
- Perform systems development activities as part of the project
team to develop new NGS solutions and ensure the product design
meets customer needs as well as applicable regulations or
standards. May serve as the Systems representative on
cross-functional teams and efforts.
- Participate in developing, and managing large subsystem-level
or system-level product requirements, critical parameter management
(CPM), configuration management, and traceability analysis.
- Develop, execute, and document test cases for verification and
validation. Ensure complete and comprehensive coverage of
requirements in the test campaign.
- Plan and prioritize activities /assignments to guide junior
team members.
- Perform systems integration and testing activities to verify
system performance through simulation, tests, and measurements.
Assess results for applicability, validity, and conformance to
product requirements.
- Work independently with general management direction to drive
product development and collaborations to identify opportunities
for continuous improvement.
- Perform product risk management activities using tools such as
Hazard Analysis or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
according to Roche's applicable regulatory and quality standards
and provide risk mitigation recommendations to the project
team.
- Collaborate with project teams and internal/external
stakeholders to create project artifacts and maintain related
documents in Design history files.
- Keep supervisor/project leader informed of project status,
particularly of significant findings and results in critical
problem areas.Who you are You're someone who wants to influence
your own development. You're looking for a company where you have
the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and
geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final
definition of who you are, but the starting point.Qualifications:
- wet lab experience.
- BS, MS or equivalent experience in engineering, sciences, or
related field or Ph.D with 5+ years related experience with
thorough technical knowledge proven leadership skills, and
provenrecord of accomplishments. Prefer MS, PhD. with 8-10 years of
experience.
- Strong data analysis skills using standard analysis software
(e.g. with JMP) and able to determine how best to represent it
visually to managers and stakeholders.
- Hands-on development experience of at least one of the
programming languages such as Python, C++ for hardware automation
or statistics analysis applications.
- Hands-on experience using linux based operating systems and
linux command line interfaces
- Experience with systems reliability is highly desirable.
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience with hardware and software
is highly desirable.
- Experience using automated (SW) testing tools to drive systems
integration is desirable.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of End to End
workflow in NGS space with a focus on instrumentation and
automation
- Working knowledge of bioinformatics workflows including
demultiplexing, alignment, variant calling, etc.
- Experience with cloud deployment is desirable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and
interpersonal skills and a fast learner to work in a diverse team
environment.
- In addition to impeccable technical skills, successful
candidates possess strong organizational, communication and team
skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Resourceful and flexible; fast learner and a self-starter;
hard-working
- Adept at planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking, organizing and
following through, while remaining highly energetic and
focused;
- Straightforward, self-driven, and trustworthy;
- An individual with experience in biotechnology or medical
device development;
- Breadth of knowledge / cross-disciplinary
- troubleshooting experience with instrumentation, SW, and NGS
workflow.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and
interpersonal skills and a fast learner.Desired:
- Anticipates needs and problems while creating solutions. Not
always instruction-based
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency, contagious optimism and a "can
do" attitude
- Is curious, inquisitive, innovative, never satisfied with the
status quo
- Greets challenge and change as opportunity
- Collaborates with others and strong orientation towards
teamworkRelocation benefits are not offered for this role. The
expected salary range for this position based on the primary
location of Santa Clara, CA is $128,120 and $161,595. Actual pay
will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic
location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A
discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and
Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits
detailed here: Who we areAt Roche, more than 100,000 people across
100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working
together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused
healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity
and diversity.Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly
prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race,
color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical
disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by law.If you have a disability
and need an accommodation in relation to the online application
process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations
for Applicants.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Mountain View , Principal Systems Engineer, Other , Santa Clara, California
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