Lead Systems Engineer

At GenapSys we are working to change the world of healthcare and diagnostics; we are developing a DNA-sequencing technology that will revolutionize the world of healthcare. Our system will enable fast, accurate, and ultra-low cost genetic tests in order to better understand (and ultimately treat) genetic diseases such as Cancer, Parkinson’s, Diabetes, and Alzheimer's, just to name a few. GenapSys was founded by Dr. Hesaam Esfandyarpour and incubated over 6 years (2004-2010) at Stanford University.

Our team brings together an incredibly diverse and multidisciplinary set of backgrounds and skills – from electrical and mechanical engineers to physicists, chemists, microfluidic engineers, molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, mathematicians and more. Together we will advance scientific and medical knowledge and improve human health through cheaper, faster, and more accurate DNA sequencing technologies. We are working cross-functionally to make a great impact in the world – join us on that mission!

We are currently looking for a talented and organized team player to join our fast-paced startup as a Lead Systems Engineer to drive development of reliable, high quality DNA sequencing instrument products.

Responsibilities:

- Closely collaborate with design engineers, Manufacturing, Service, application scientists, and users to drive successful introduction of products to market.
- Lead definition, documentation, and implementation of appropriately sensitive and comprehensive system, subsystem, and component test strategies for DNA sequencer and related automated workflow instrumentation products, including characterization and testing to establish design verification, functional performance, component and system lifetime, and compliance with safety, EMC, environmental, and medical device regulations.
- Lead definition of instrument and subsystem requirements and establish traceability documentation between requirements, design, test plans, and test results.
- Provide knowledge transfer to and hands-on training for Manufacturing and Service.
- Hands-on troubleshooting and resolution of system, mechanical, fluidic (e.g. leaks, bubble management, clogs, etc…), and controls (electrical, embedded firmware, and software) issues escalated from users, Manufacturing, and Service.

Requirements:

- B.S. in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Mechatronics.
- At least 8 years of post academic, pertinent experience, driving successful introduction of reliable Life Science laboratory instrumentation products to the market.
- Skills and experience must be broad and cross-functional (mechanical, fluidic, and controls).
- A demonstrated track record of successful, on-time execution of relevant responsibilities

Relevant Skills and Experience:

- Sound analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Innovative, independent, driven, and results-oriented.
- Depending on the situation, able to appropriately think and communicate broadly about abstract concepts or focus comprehensively on in-depth details.
- Methodical and comprehensive, yet flexible and able to easily adjust to evolving requirements and navigate in a fast-paced environment to meet tight schedules.
- Effective and proactive written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently collaborate within a cross-functional array of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, application scientists and users, suppliers, and Manufacturing and Service technicians.
- Knowledge of small and microfluidic components and systems (e.g. complex manifolds and chips), fluid, pressure, and mechanical sensors, small liquid isolation and selector valves, electromechanical components, mechanisms, and assemblies, liquid and air pumps, heaters, cooling systems, and electronic/firmware controls through custom PCBAs.
- Experience working with test suppliers to bring products successfully through regulatory compliance (safety, EMC, environmental) for C.E., UL, or equivalent certification.
- Ability to analyze and apply understanding of mechanical and electrical designs, software and firmware code, algorithms, and interfaces, to efficiently troubleshoot and resolve issues. This includes the ability to use software tools to open and review mechanical CAD, fluidic schematics, electrical schematics and layouts, firmware and software code, and algorithms.
Working knowledge in developing programs using computer-controlled instrumentation and data collection tools, such LabView.
- Understanding of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
- Experience using test equipment such as logic analyzer, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer and RF signal generator.

What we offer:

- An amazing mission: Enabling everyone to decode the living world!
- Competitive compensation and stock options
- Competitive benefits: medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents, fully sponsored life, short and long-term disability insurance, and - 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Free daily catered gourmet lunches and snacks
- Free complex onsite gym membership
- Casual, but high-performing work environment

If you are interested, please apply on our careers page:

genapsys.com/careers/careers.html?gh_jid=1283133