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Willingness to work onsite five days per week in Westbrook, ME is required, with occasional flexibility as needed. The R&D Assay Integration Group is responsible for integrating assays and instrumentation to deliver reliable, high-performing diagnostic solutions that enable veterinary professionals to make informed clinical decisions.\nWhy does this role matter?\nThis is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of IDEXX's next generation of point-of-care diagnostic technologies that advance animal healthcare around the world. As part of a highly collaborative team, you will play a critical role in ensuring diagnostic systems consistently meet performance requirements while supporting innovation across software, hardware, assay, and systems engineering disciplines. This position offers a unique blend of systems thinking, hands-on engineering, data-driven problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration, allowing you to make a direct impact on products that improve outcomes for veterinarians, patients, and customers.\nIn this role:\nYou will define, evaluate, and specify instrument sequence functions and algorithms, assessing their impact on assay performance through protocol development, experimentation, and data analysis.\nYou will develop and utilize custom fixtures, tools, and software solutions to control, characterize, and evaluate diagnostic systems.\nYou will identify potential failure modes and design robust assay sequences and algorithms that account for operational variability and system tolerances.\nYou will qualify assay sequences and algorithms against product requirements and performance expectations.\nYou will follow established engineering design, development, documentation, verification, and validation practices throughout the product lifecycle.\nYou will support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen engineering capabilities and technical excellence across the organization.\nYou will analyze field performance data, troubleshoot system issues, investigate root causes, and develop effective corrective actions.\nYou will specify, test, and implement software modifications to improve system functionality and performance.\nYou will collaborate closely with scientists, software engineers, hardware engineers, manufacturing partners, and business stakeholders to successfully integrate assays into new and existing diagnostic platforms.\nYou will manage and interpret characterization data to inform design decisions and support product development milestones.\nWhat you need to succeed:\nBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, along with 3 to 5 years of professional experience. (Required)\nTranslate assay and reagent requirements into instrument sequence definitions and algorithm specifications. (Required)\nIndependently plan, prioritize, and manage your work while communicating status, risks, and commitments. (Required)\nExperience analyzing test data, identifying probable failure modes, and developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies. (Required)\nDesign, build, and utilize fixtures that support system characterization and testing activities. (Required)\nExperience working effectively within cross-functional product development teams. (Required)\nPossess strong verbal and written communication skills and can explain complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences. (Required)\nYou thrive in fast-paced environments and can adapt to changing business priorities, stakeholder needs, and technical requirements. (Required)\nProficient with Microsoft 365 applications. (Required)\nWorking knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) tools such as SolidWorks. (Required)\nUnderstanding of immunoassay or clinical chemistry principles and how reagent chemistry interacts with instrument mechanics, optics, and fluidics. (Strongly Preferred)\nExperience programming in Python. (Strongly Preferred)\nFamiliar with source-level software debugging techniques and related development tools. (Strongly Preferred)\nExperience using analytical tools such as JMP. (Strongly Preferred)\nExposure to AI-assisted tools. (Preferred)\nExperience with LabVIEW, real-time software environments, or embedded systems development. (Preferred)\nFoundational understanding of life sciences and biological systems. (Preferred)\nWhat you can expect from us\nBase salary range starting at $80,000 based on experience \nOpportunity for annual cash bonus \nHealth / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One \n5% matching 401k \nAdditional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more \nWhy IDEXX:\nWe’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.\nWe have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.\nIf meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here. Let’s pursue what matters together.\nAbout the job location:\nIf you’re thinking about relocating for this role, here are a few things to know about living in Maine (often called “Vacationland”). The Westbrook, ME area provides great access to active downtown areas and the outdoors, with the coast and numerous mountains and hiking trails nearby. You’ll also find a number of large companies like ours in the area, creating a vibrant work culture.\nYou can learn more on the Portland tourism website: https://www.visitportland.com/visit/resources/moving-to-maine/\nIDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.\nIDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. 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