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With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.\nJob Title\nSenior Systems EngineerLocation(s)\nCovaris - Woburn - MAJob Description\nCovaris, a PerkinElmer Company, is a leader in sample preparation solutions across multiomics research and clinical applications. Powered by proprietary Adaptive Focused Acoustics® (AFA®) technology, our portfolio of advanced instruments, consumables, reagents, and kits for pre-analytical sample preparation deliver exceptional accuracy and reproducibility, enabling researchers to generate higher-quality data, develop novel assays, and drive breakthrough discoveries in life sciences. From academic labs to global biopharma organizations, Covaris is trusted by scientists who demand precision at every step of the analytical workflow. Learn more at www.covaris.com.\nSummary\nCovaris is seeking a Systems Engineering professional who, working with guidance from the project and management, applies advanced scientific knowledge, systems engineering knowledge, and ingenuity to complete complex assignments. This person will be expected to lead and own requirements, trace matrices, and engineering risks; participate in integration; and be a key player in verification plans and testing.\nResponsibilities\nConduct and contribute to risk processes, documentation, and management Including FMEAs, harms and hazards, fault tree analyses, etc.\nWork with QA, the Engineering team, R&D and other innovation and technology departments to implement and champion Systems Engineering best practices.\nCollaborate on cross-functional efforts, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering innovative solutions for customers.\nDevelop and own system requirements and the elicitation process for systems including software, mechanical, electrical, and chemical, bioanalytical disciplines.\nCollaborate closely with software development, EE, and ME teams to ensure seamless integration of software/firmware components with hardware systems, adhering to best practices in software engineering and medical device software standards.\nFacilitate transparent communication between teams and stakeholders, provide regular project updates and address technical or scheduling challenges.\nPerform requirement decomposition on current and new projects.\nManage external vendors. \nMust be able to work in a laboratory setting and lift objects as heavy as 25lbs.\nThis role requires on-site availability. Hybrid schedules are possible with supervisor approval when work does not require physical presence.\nQualifications\nDegree in a relevant Engineering or Scientific Discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Embedded, etc), Systems Engineering, closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence.\n8+ years of engineering experience, 5+ of Systems Engineering.\nDemonstrated proficiency of systems engineering, specifically in a regulatory environment.\nExperience with planning and deliverables for requirements, risk, trace, and V&V.\nExperience with instrumentation and complex systems.\nExperience with FDA Class I or greater medical devices.\nExperience with Quality Control processes, eQMSs, and ISO 9001 and 13485\nExperience with Orcanos, DOORS, or similar ALM/Requirements Management system\nStrong problem-solving skills - able to break down and solve complex problems with structured tools.\nExpertise with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook.\nExcellent communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation skills.\nDesired Skills and Background:\nAbility to translate biological assay targets and analytical metrics into meaningful system requirements\nGeneral understanding across engineering disciplines\nExperience with data driven development through MBSE, MBE, databases, etc. (“single source of truth” approaches)\nTest design and execution with automation experience preferred.\nRisk Management - Ability to identify technical risks & develop effective mitigations\nScripting or programming data analyses, prototype automation, test execution, etc.\nFamiliarity with CE/UL/CSA/EU Regulatory Requirements and ASME & ASTM test standards\nScripting / programming skills with Python or equivalent desired\nExposure to biotechnology/bioengineering - familiarity with common instrumentation (NGS, PCR, Rt-PCR, common DNA sequencers, etc.), workflows (end-to-end for genomics, DNA sequencing, proteomics, epigenomics, etc.), and processes (including sample prep and purification, enzymatic fragmentation, lysing, etc.) is a plus\nSix Sigma experience and/or certifications are a plus.\nThe annual compensation range for this full-time position is $135,000.00 to $145,000.00. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.\nReasonable Accommodation: Covaris is committed to the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals.\nPerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. 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