Staff Engineer Systems design

Position SummaryÂ

We are seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to join a growing R&D team in Hyderabad supporting sustaining engineering, VAVE, and lifecycle management for the KingFisher sample preparation systems and Detection instruments.Â

In this role, you will act as a technical lead for system and subsystem initiatives, driving cross-functional problem solving, supporting system architecture, and ensuring product performance, reliability, and cost competitiveness. You will play a key role in executing sustaining and VAVE programs, while contributing to the development of local capabilities that will expand into future product development ownership.Â

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Key ResponsibilitiesÂ

Systems Engineering & Technical LeadershipÂ

• Act as a technical lead for system or subsystem initiatives, working across hardware, software, firmware, and consumables. Â

• Contribute to system architecture, requirements definition, and interface specifications. Â

• Lead root cause investigations and structured problem solving for complex technical issues. Â

• Drive design trade-offs with guidance from senior technical leaders. Â

Sustaining Engineering & Lifecycle ManagementÂ

• Execute and lead workstreams for sustaining engineering, including issue resolution, design updates, and component obsolescence. Â

• Support development and execution of lifecycle management plans. Â

• Partner with global teams to ensure effective knowledge transfer and continuity of product understanding. Â

Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE)Â

• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities at system and subsystem levels. Â

• Lead or contribute to cross-functional VAVE initiatives with R&D, operations, and sourcing. Â

• Evaluate alternative components and design changes to improve cost and scalability. Â

Technical Contribution & Platform SupportÂ

• Contribute to technology and product roadmap discussions, providing system-level input. Â

• Support system integration, verification, and validation activities. Â

• Help advance the teamâs capabilities toward broader product development ownership. Â

Global & Cross-Functional CollaborationÂ

• Collaborate with global R&D teams (Finland, US, Singapore) to support knowledge transfer and ongoing technical alignment. Â

• Partner with Business Unit Product Management to ensure alignment of technical execution with product priorities. Â

• Interface with manufacturing, quality, service, and sourcing to support product performance and issue resolution. Â

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Â

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Minimum QualificationsÂ

• Bachelorâs degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related); advanced degree preferred. Â

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or related roles. Â

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary systems (hardware, software, firmware, etc.). Â

• Strong skills in problem solving, root cause analysis, and technical execution. Â

• Experience working in cross-functional and global team environments. Â

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Preferred QualificationsÂ

• Experience with life sciences or analytical instrumentation (e.g., sample prep, PCR/qPCR). Â

• Experience with VAVE, cost reduction, or design for manufacturability. Â

• Familiarity with product development processes and design controls. Â

• Experience with requirements management and system integration. Â

• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams. Â

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ImpactÂ

• Serves as a technical lead for key system and subsystem initiatives. Â

• Drives execution of sustaining engineering and VAVE efforts. Â

• Contributes to system-level decisions and product improvements. Â

• Supports the growth of R&D capability in Hyderabad.Â