Systems Engineer, R&D Cytology

Job Description

Hologic is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our dynamic R&D Cytology Product Development team in Marlborough. In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of product development activities including the specification, design, component selection, systems integration, verification testing of electromechanical subsystems. This is a hybrid position in Marlborough, MA. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Selection of new concepts and approaches for the electromechanical design/development of new or improved products and processes
• Performs engineering analysis, performance and cost evaluations of the aforementioned designs and processes.
• Formal requirements engineering per INCOSE standards.
• Communicate effectively & constructively with peers, suppliers, and external design partners.
• Responsible for engineering documentation of mechanical specifications, designs, modifications, and technical procedures
• Responsible for the implementation of new electromechanical designs, modifications, etc. within a scheduled cost and performance criteria
• Provide technical consultation for existing product line problem investigation and ongoing product improvement.
• Experience in the design of new products involving mechanisms, automation, firmware, optics, and electromechanical systems.
• Ideate, design and prototype fixtures and establish methods to support design verification/validation activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams that include: Manufacturing, Service and Supply Chain.

Expected Education and Experience:

• BSc/BA Engineering Degree, with 5 - 8 years of experience in relevant industries, or
• MSc/MA with 3 - 5 years of experience in relevant industries

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Preferably a Certified Systems Engineering Professional (INCOSE ASEP, CSEP)
• Experience in a variety of electromechanical design areas including automation, electro-mechanical/robotics, embedded firmware development, particularly in the medical device field.
• Systems integration experience with marrying electrical, mechanical, and software components.
• Preferably with knowledge of model-based engineering and SysML.
• Proficiency using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM or equivalent CAD design tools.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), Root Cause, Root Cause Failure Analysis Methodologies, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with peers, and other departments.
• Programing experience or ability to write embedded code to test designs is a plus.
• Experience with FDA regulated medical devices is a plus.
• Experience with servicing medical devices is a plus.
• Agile PLM or equivalent PLM system knowledge is a plus.