About Bruker
Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.
Today, worldwide more than 8500 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meet its customers' needs as well as to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

Manufacturing Engineering is a newly created role at our site in Kirkland/WA. The candidate can form this new position into a central role connecting R&D, Assembly, Testing, Purchasing, and Quality. He or she will report to the Site Operations Manager. The main tasks will be:

* Represent Manufacturing Operations in developing customer solutions and new product developments.
* Lead the new product introduction and ramp-up in cooperation with R&D assembly, testing, purchasing, and product management and advocate for Design for Manufacturability at the site.
* Build and own the technical master data and BOMs in SAP.
* Coordinate and support production, testing, and purchasing in technical questions.
* Take a leading role in the Engineering Change Management at the site.
* Help develop and manage the facility, supporting the production ramp-up and safety initiatives.

Designing, researching, testing, and improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and products
• Evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical problems in production
• Creating and maintaining process work instructions, fixture drawings, and other documentation

* Technical degree in a mechanical or electrical topic, preferably both
* At least two years of experience in the R&D and/or Manufacturing Engineering environment, including the product launch and ramp-up of new products in a high-mix/low-volume environment
* Strong self-management and drive to get things done
* Strong hands-on problem-solving drive
* Quick learner and willing to become an expert in a new field
* Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
* Good SAP knowledge is an advantage but not a requirement.
* Good spoken and written English

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $112,838 and $172,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.
Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions