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At SEKISUI Diagnostics, a leader in invitro diagnostics, we help improve patient outcomes by doing what we’ve always done – focusing on innovating and developing highly accurate diagnostics tests, reagents and systems.  We are seeking a highly motivated leader within the Molecular Diagnostics space to lead a team of talented scientist and engineers in the development of devices to improve healthcare.

About you:

You are motivated by challenge and lead teams by promoting a high-performance, results-driven environment. You are adept at assessing the scope and overseeing complex research projects to ensure they are on time and in budget; and can analyze results and provide recommendations using sound judgment.  You are an effective communicator both orally and in writing and collaborate respectfully with others across the company in order to develop new molecular products.  You have experience attracting, developing, and retaining talent to achieve the companies short-term and long-term objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Being a key contributor to the development of medical diagnostics equipment 
  • Architect, design, and develop high quality embedded software for PCR systems. 
  • Design and implement firmware to control various components, including Analog Devices, ADCs, PWM, stepper motors, and fluorometers. 
  • Develop communication protocols for SPI, I2C, UART, and USB interfaces. 
  • Create documentation, including software requirement specifications, software design, flowcharts, diagrams, and explanations of firmware logic and design. 
  • Interfacing with multi-disciplinary teams consisting of hardware, software, mechanical and manufacturing to refine design requirements for next generation PCR devices. 
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers on the team, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Be proficient in C/C++, Python, and C# for bare metal and embedded Linux. 
  • Have experience with ARM processors, GCC toolchain, Eclipse-based IDEs, and embedded programming including tool chain and build environment setup. 
  • Have excellent knowledge of OOD, OO methodology and full SDLC processes, including design, implementation, debugging, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing. 
  • Be fluent in Git and build systems such as GNU Make and CMake. 
  • Be proficient with JTAG, static analyzers, and software unit testing. 
  • Understand hardware/software interactions, hardware bring-up, BSP and bootloader (U-boot) development. 
  • Possess Yocto Linux experience, Linux kernel internals and device trees, networking protocols, and file systems. 
  • Understand development and debugging of device drivers. 
  • Have a deep understanding of control theory concepts, including PID control and frequency domain analysis. 
  • Have knowledge of embedded systems security including secure boot, authentication, and encryption. 
  • Have knowledge of MCU architectures, peripherals, and development environments. 
  • Have strong experience in medical device software development (IEC 62304 and ISO 13485 preferred). 

About us: 

At SEKISUI Diagnostics, we help improve patient outcomes by doing what we’ve always done – focusing on innovating and developing highly accurate diagnostics tests, reagents and systems. In recent years, social and consumer needs for medical care have been diversifying in line with dramatic transformations in the global medical environment. We will continue to embrace change and challenge new frontiers so that we can create unique, high-quality products and services that will leave our customers truly satisfied. With worldwide state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and an international sales and distribution network, we are a solid partner for healthcare professionals, distributors, and manufacturers around the world. Our global capabilities allow us to meet the specific needs of our wide range of customers – and customize solutions at both a regional and product level. 

SEKISUI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package

Equal Opportunities:
As an equal opportunity employer, SEKISUI Diagnostics is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable country and local laws. It is also SEKISUI Diagnostics policy to comply with all applicable country and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. 

SEKISUI Diagnostics is pleased to consider all qualified applicants for open roles and encourages candidates to apply online. Only those candidates who are selected for further consideration or interviews will be contacted by a member of the Company’s internal recruiting team.  

The anticipated base compensation for this position is $130,000 – $155,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentives and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base compensation offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)