Employment Senior / Principal Systems Engineer

Company Overview

Auxogyn, Inc. is a privately held medical technology company focused on advancing women’s reproductive health by applying its novel scientific and clinical knowledge of early human developmental biology to the field of assisted reproduction and in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. Auxogyn’s first product in development combines a proprietary computational algorithm with developmental biology imaging capabilities to assess early embryo viability at the four-cell stage of development by identifying embryos that have the possibility of developing into a blastocyst. The company is funded by the leading life science venture firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, TPG Biotechnology and Merck Serono Ventures.

Position Summary

We are seeking an outstanding professional for the position of Senior / Principal Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with Engineering, Clinical Research and Marketing teams to deliver novel solutions that advance patient care. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to leverage their tenacity and professional skills, and reap the financial and personal rewards associated with Auxogyn’s commercial success.

The Senior / Principal Systems Engineer will be responsible for and lead the design, development and productization of new products within the engineering team.  This is a hands-on role that includes identifying innovative solutions specific to opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical design challenges. Additionally, developing, testing and transferring robust designs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Hands-on development of a next generation digital microscopy system with focus on robustness and manufacturability.
  • Use broad expertise in optics and electronics to define optical sub system requirements.
  • Ensure system integration by working with other engineering functions including software and electrical.
  • Proto-type, integrates, test, and troubleshoot optical systems and electro-mechanical systems.
  • Work in collaboration with marketing, clinical research and development, quality assurance, regulatory, material handling and engineering services.
  • Identify and work with external suppliers.
  • Manage third-party development partners from source selection through specification, design, integration, verification, and design transfer to manufacturing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Education and/or Job Experience:

  • Prefer MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
  • Experience in Optics Design.
  • Minimum 5 years in design and development of optics-based instrumentation representing a broad range of optical technologies.
  • Experience in areas of digital, analog, and mixed-signal electronics and system integration with power supplies and cabling design.
  • Experience in medical imaging systems or medical device product development.
  • Experience with Solid Works.
  • Experience with Zemax a plus.
  • Knowledge of designing for safety and electromagnetic compliance, system integration with electro-mechanical and electro-optical devices.

Demonstrated Personal Characteristics:

Candidate must be driven to deliver results with the ability to establish rapport, earn trust, and effectively collaborate with others. Essential attributes of the successful candidate is one who:

  • Is Action Oriented:
    • Motivated by results
    • Full of energy when faced with challenges
    • Able to make and implement tough decisions
  • Deals with Ambiguity:
    • Can be flexible and adaptable in a complex, changing environment
    • Can comfortably handle risk uncertainty
  • Works Collaboratively:
    • Practice attentive and active listening
    • Has the patience to hear people out and to search for constructive input
  • Exemplifies Interpersonal Savvy and Integrity:
    • Relates well to all kinds of people – both inside and outside the company
    • Builds constructive and effective relationships
    • Uses diplomacy and tact
    • Adheres to an appropriate set of core values and beliefs
    • Always acts with uncompromising integrity
  • Makes Quality Decisions:
    • Makes good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
    • Seeks and encourages diverse input
    • Can challenge the status quo and think outside the box
    • Is sought out by others for advice and solutions
  • Is Respected as a Leader:
    • Leads and influences constituents with possible divergent interests to complete a common goal
    • Is recognized within the engineering community or related industry peers

Special Skills, Abilities, and Requirements:

  • Proven technical and novel leadership abilities.
  • Action oriented and motivated by results.
  • Strong interpersonal savvy and integrity.
  • Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and presentation.
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) skills.

If you are interested in a position at Auxogyn, Inc. (www.auxogyn.com), please submit your resume or CV to [email protected].

Back to Employment