Sr. Systems Engineer

Job DescriptionSUMMARY:This role applies advanced systems engineering principles to translate requirements into robust, compliant, and scalable solutions. The position operates with a high degree of autonomy, exercising sound engineering judgment to resolve complex technical challenges and ensure system performance in regulated, uptime critical environments.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Lead the definition and interpretation of system requirements, operational scenarios, and success criteria for complex automation and biotechnology systems.• Contribute to and influence system architecture and design concepts, applying engineering first principles to develop functional, elegant, and scalable solutions.• Drive system integration activities across hardware, software, and controls, ensuring reliable interoperability and performance.• Develop and execute verification and validation strategies, including functional testing, to confirm compliance with requirements, quality standards, and regulatory expectations.• Create and apply analytical models to evaluate design alternatives, assess risk, and select robust technical solutions.• Diagnose and resolve complex system failures, performing root cause analysis in environments where system uptime and reliability are critical.• Produce and maintain system documentation, specifications, and technical reports to support development, testing, and lifecycle management.• Ensure adherence to internal quality systems, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements throughout system development and deployment.• Collaborate closely with cross functional partners (engineering, scientific, quality, and operations teams) to support successful project execution and system delivery.• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to peers and project teams as a subject matter contributor.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Biomedical, or Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in systems engineering, automation, hardware development, or biotechnology related environments.Target pay $75-80/hr based on experience Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.Fraud Alert: Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.