Systems Engineer II, Point-Of-Care

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

At QuidelOrtho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Systems Engineer II supporting our point-of-care medical devices. The Systems Engineer II will have foundational exposure to systems engineering concepts, along with a growing understanding of core principles, processes, and tools. They can apply standard methods with guidance and contribute to system design, analysis, and integration tasks while continuing to build practical experience

This position will be working onsite in San Diego, Ca – Summers Ridge campus.

The Responsibilities

• Participate in engineering activities, such as requirements development, system decomposition, and verification.
• Supports executing tasks with minimal oversight while collaborating with more experienced engineers and cross-functional teams for assigned project work.
• Demonstrate developing problem-solving skills, contribute to technical discussions, and assist with investigations and documentation.
• Attention to detail, willingness to learn, and openness to feedback.
• Gather, analyze, and manage system requirements, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and customer needs.
• Conduct analysis or evaluates processes within a larger R&D project.
• Applies technical expertise across instrument design, consumable design, system design and systems integration of point of care diagnostic systems.
• Diagnose system-level issues and offers solutions.
• Use system engineering tools to carry out root cause investigations and determine corrective action.
• Execute test plans and protocols to verify subsystem/system performance, reliability growth, and safety.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver product features that improve our customer experience, product performance and safety.
• Performs job functions according to established SOPs.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

• Minimum of 3 progressive years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to propose methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to realize product functionality
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience with technical writing and English fluency
• Adapt quickly to obstacles and changing demands
• Operates through the entire system engineering process model
• Ability to think like our customers and have a service-oriented mindset to better anticipate needs and resolve issues more efficiently

Preferred Skills:

• Systems modeling background
• Demonstrated experience in physics, mathematics, algorithms, optics, fluid dynamics.

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners:

• R&D Leadership
• Quality
• Regulatory
• Service
• Manufacturing
• Project Management
• R&D Assay Team

External Partners:

• Development and manufacturing partners

How We Work

At QuidelOrtho, our culture is shaped by four core behaviors that guide how we collaborate, make decisions, and support each other and those we serve. The ideal candidate will exhibit these behaviors, as we believe they’re essential to how we thrive as a team and achieve meaningful impact:

• Thrive Together – Collaborate intentionally, grow as a team
• Make It Happen – Focus on priorities, embrace continuous improvement
• Commit to Service – Cultivate a service mindset
• Embrace Inclusion – Be open and authentic, welcome diverse perspectives

The Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, or warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples. Up to 75% of the time at desk, standing or sitting extended periods of time. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

Travel required. Travel includes airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel.

Physical Demands

No strenuous physical activity required. Occasional light lifting of materials may be needed. Substantial time will be spent in virtual or in-person meetings, engaging with customers, and working on scientific content and documentation.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.

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