What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at Nova Biomedical?
Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.
Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.
About The Company
At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.
Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.
With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.
Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.
Explore what’s next with us at novabiomedical.com or aicompanies.com
About The Role
The Mechanical / Systems Engineer (I/II) supports the design, testing, and reliability improvement of laboratory instrumentation within the Engineering (AI) group. This entry- to mid-level role emphasizes hands-on laboratory testing, design iteration, and risk reduction activities under the guidance of senior engineers. The engineer contributes to resolving performance and reliability issues in a collaborative, regulated product development environment.
If you’re passionate about systems engineering and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of life sciences, we’d love to hear from you, apply today!
What You’ll Do
Targeted Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000
Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.
EEO Statement
Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
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Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.
About The Company
At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.
Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.
With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.
Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.
Explore what’s next with us at novabiomedical.com or aicompanies.com
About The Role
The Mechanical / Systems Engineer (I/II) supports the design, testing, and reliability improvement of laboratory instrumentation within the Engineering (AI) group. This entry- to mid-level role emphasizes hands-on laboratory testing, design iteration, and risk reduction activities under the guidance of senior engineers. The engineer contributes to resolving performance and reliability issues in a collaborative, regulated product development environment.
If you’re passionate about systems engineering and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of life sciences, we’d love to hear from you, apply today!
What You’ll Do
- Execute hands-on laboratory testing (integration, verification, thermal, fluidic, and reliability), including test setup, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and data collection.
- Support development and execution of test protocols and document results in clear, concise test reports.
- Analyze test data using standard tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab) and communicate findings to senior engineers.
- Support mechanical design iteration by incorporating test results into CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks.
- Assist with identification of potential failure mechanisms and support risk mitigation activities through testing and basic analysis.
- Maintain organized design and test documentation in compliance with regulated product development requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share observations, results, and recommendations.
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
- Experience supporting mechanical testing, reliability improvement, or performance troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Analyse-it, or similar.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, fixtures, or experimental laboratory hardware.
- Exposure to regulated product development environments; medical device experience is a plus.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolong periods in a laboratory or office setting.
- Manual dexterity to handle laboratory instruments, small components, or computer equipment.
- Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to wear PPE (gloves, lab coat, safety glasses, masks etc.) as required
- Work Environment: Exposure to chemicals/biological materials and medical devices in a laboratory setting under controlled safety protocols
- The full list of physical requirements for this role is available upon request.
- Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Competitive 401k company match
- Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Generous Tuition reimbursement
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- Professional development, engagement and events
- Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
- Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office
Targeted Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000
Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.
EEO Statement
Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
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Salary : $75,000 - $105,000