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Senior Mechanical Engineer/Solutions Engineer

Tecan
United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jun 2025
💰 $135,000/yr

About the role

Tecan Technology Development Boston (TDB) is a core innovation center within Tecan’s global R&D ecosystem. Located in greater Boston, a world hub for life sciences, biotech and MedTech talent, focused on platform-level innovation across life sciences, diagnostics, and medical devices. Tecan TDB is mandated to become a core innovation center within Tecan’s global R&D ecosystem. We offer a rewarding work environment with global opportunities while maintaining the agility of a small start-up company, employee-focused, and highly collaborative culture. We’re not just looking for hard skills: We’re looking for people who bring their passion and talent to work.

 

Your Contribution.

 

  • Lead mechanical concept development and evaluation during early-phase technology investigations, ensuring alignment with system architecture and user needs
  • Collaborate cross-functionally (electronics, embedded systems, software, PMO) to support seamless integration from concept through product/ platform realization
  • Facilitate transition from feasibility to product development, including documentation and effective cross-team handoffs
  • Define and evolve system architectures for new technology platforms, ensuring alignment with product and business needs.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams (ME, Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware) and PMO to develop scalable and future-ready technology solutions.
  • Translate product requirements into architectural outlines and high-level specifications.
  • Drive architectural reviews and technical risk assessments for early-stage innovations.
  • Support technology scouting, feasibility studies, and prototyping.
  • Act as a technical liaison between engineering, program management, and product management functions.
  • Maintain system-level documentation, architecture models, and interface specifications.

 

Your Background.

 

  • B.S. or M.S. degree in systems engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in product development or system architecture roles
  • Proven experience with system-level architecture and cross-disciplinary product development.
  • Strong understanding of embedded systems, software architecture, and hardware integration.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder alignment skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed R&D organization.

 

Bonus Skills.

 

  • Experience in agile development environments.
  • Background in laboratory automation, diagnostics, or life science instrumentation.
  • Prior exposure to technology platform development or feasibility-phase innovation.

 

 

Why join Tecan Technology Development Boston now?

 

  • Create: Be part of building a high-impact R&D site from the ground up
  • Influence: Shape team culture, capabilities, and technology direction
  • Grow: Access career opportunities within a globally integrated organization
  • Collaborate: Work at the intersection of engineering, biology, and applied science in close contact with Tecan’s global teams and partners

 

Compensation and Benefits.

 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • 14 Company-Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Employer match on employee's first 6% contributions; with no vesting period
  • Long/Short-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
  • Legal Shield/Identity Shield
  • Pet Insurance

 

Annual Compensation Package, Range: $135,000 - $155,000 DOE

 

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