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Staff Systems Engineer

Bio-Rad Laboratories
Hercules, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2026
Working within Bio-Rad's Life Science R&D Group as a Systems Engineer, you will take engineering concepts, requirements and transform them into functional prototypes and finished products that improve healthcare outcomes for people around the world. Leveraging your knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and best practices, you will develop a systems-level approach to defining concepts, designing, integrating and verifying product hardware and solutions that meet our customer's needs. You will also collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists, providing your technical knowledge and insights to ensure our products deliver the highest levels of quality and functionality.

How You’ll Make An Impact

  • Apply your technical knowledge of System Engineering principles to develop cost-effective, reliable, and high-quality systems that satisfy customer needs and business requirements.
  • Influence critical design decisions during design and integration phase with trade-off analysis that clearly communicate data, observations, and results.
  • Be part of the product concepting and creation process, collaborating cross-functionally to develop system requirements and architecture definitions, system-level test plans, integration of sub-systems and verification of instrument systems.

What You Bring

  • Education: BS/MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical Engineering or equivalent is required.
  • Work Experience: 8 yrs experience in Designing, Developing and Sustaining Platforms for analytical applications and commercial instrument systems.
  • Extensive Hands-on Experience with Thermal, Optical, and Fluidic Systems and Biological applications is essential.
  • Apply system engineering principles to develop cost-effective, reliable, high-quality systems that satisfy customer needs and business requirements.
  • Possess a demonstrated track record of successes as a technical project leader.
  • Translate customer and business requirements into system requirements that define engineering design concepts and drives efficient product development with modern design control processes.
  • Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements by applying design control processes such as risk management, configuration management, requirements management and verification testing.
  • Experience in leading and executing product verification and validation testing activities.
  • Leverage strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to drive and implement decisions.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional project teams to ensure timelines are met and assists the team to balance costs, timeline, and performance.
  • Thrive in a multi-disciplinary team and drives our culture by developing trust with senior and junior scientists and engineers.
  • Continuously expand your knowledge of state-of-the-art principles, theories, and practices of Systems and Reliability Engineering.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $133,900 to $184,200 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

Salary : $133,900 - $184,200

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