Staff Systems Engineer

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

At QuidelOrtho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Staff Systems Engineer for in vitro diagnostic instrument development who will provide technical leadership and contribution to product design for QuidelOrtho’s instrument platforms.

Our Staff System Engineers have extensive experience and expertise in the field of systems engineering.  They possess in-depth knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, tools, and are often involved in high-level planning, integration, and optimization of complex systems. This role requires advanced problem-solving skills, the ability to lead a smaller team on large-scale projects, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Additional responsibilities may include management of large technical projects or processes that span outside the immediate job area.  Work is performed with limited oversight.

This position is onsite full-time in Rochester, NY.

Note: This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. 

The Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and manage system requirements, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and customer needs
• Conduct risk analysis and mitigation strategies, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Lead formal design reviews; provide system-level perspective and ensure compliance with design controls.
• Drive instrument development by creating a plan of execution using knowledge and ability to derive unique solutions and approaches, which are cost effective and contribute to the success of the project. 
• Utilize modeling, simulation, and data analytics to assess system behavior and optimize design performance.
• Diagnose and resolve system-level issues, ensuring timely delivery of solutions. Use system engineering tools to carry out Root Cause Investigations and determine corrective and preventative action plans.
• Provide status updates as needed to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Responsible for making moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of technical job area.
• Apply Six Sigma methodologies to identify, analyze, and improve processes within the development and manufacturing of medical devices.
• Develop and execute system level test plans and protocols to validate system performance, reliability growth, and safety.
• Conduct statistical analysis to determine appropriate sample sizes for verification and validation activities, ensuring robust and reliable results.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and external design partners to deliver product features that improve our customer experience, product performance and safety.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

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