New 
Systems Engineer
 METTLER TOLEDO | |
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, California, Oakland | |
| 7500 Edgewater Drive (Show on map) | |
 Sep 23, 2025 | |
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Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
Summary: The Systems Engineer in this role will be a key part of our Semi Automated Liquid Handling product development team working on next-generation automated pipetting systems for the life sciences research and diagnostics markets. The person in this role will have a multidisciplinary background and will be responsible for bridging mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to design, integrate, and validate complex automation systems that deliver precision liquid handling for medium-throughput applications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Define and document system-level requirements, interfaces, and performance specifications for automated liquid handling platforms * Lead the integration of mechanical subsystems (e.g., pipetting heads, motion systems, accessories), electronics, sensors, and control software into cohesive products. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, marketing and applications) to ensure seamless end-to-end functionality. * Develop system models and simulations to predict performance and inform design trade-offs. * Evaluate, select, and validate hardware components (actuators, pumps, valves, sensors, fluidics) to meet system requirements. * Debug complex electromechanical issues using systematic root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods. * Plan and execute system-level verification and validation (V&V) activities, including functional, performance, and reliability testing. * Analyze test data to confirm system compliance with requirements and regulatory standards (ISO 13485, IEC 61010, etc.) * Support design transfer to manufacturing and provide technical guidance through production ramp-up. * Author and maintain system-level documentation, including requirements specifications, design descriptions, and risk analyses (per ISO 14971) * Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and best practices * Ability to mentor less experienced personnel. What You Need to Succeed
* A minimum of a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or related scientific or engineering field is required.
* Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering preferred.
* Ten or more years of experience as part of a product development team creating complex automated and semi-automated laboratory instrumentation (or equivalent) preferred.
* Three or more years of experience in a systems engineering or systems architect role involving complex semi-automated laboratory automation or equivalent preferred.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience with SolidWorks CAD tools a plus.
* Familiarity with UI design principles.
* Ability to lead and mentor less senior engineers and team members.
* Experience with SAP preferred. Our Offer to You
About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
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