Senior Systems Integration Engineer (I,II,III)

Cellares is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Systems Integration Engineer to work on complex instrumentation systems, including testing and development, to support the automated cell therapy manufacturing operations.

This is a multidisciplinary role. This individual will interface with many parts of the company and contribute significantly to developing advanced cell therapy systems.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in biomedical-related instruments and consumables development, integration, and verification activities. As a Systems Integration Engineer, you are expected to readily learn and adapt to Cell Shuttle technologies, take ownership of various tasks, and successfully drive them to completion. In your daily work, you will provide in-depth analysis for system characterization and troubleshooting, and help guide important decisions for continuous improvement projects.

Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and be prepared to tackle various challenges as the company grows.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead to perform hands-on system characterization, integration, verification testing, troubleshooting, root-cause investigation, and continuous improvement of Cellares technology platforms
• Work closely with the Hardware, Software, Firmware, Process, and Manufacturing teams to perform system characterization, testing, and continuous system improvement
• Design and execute complex experiments, following scientific principles and statistical approaches, to support the development and characterization of customer processes
• Author and present quality technical documents, procedures, and reports 
• Produce technical reference documentation and reports, and provide training and assistance for the operations team
• Interface closely and actively with cross-functional teams, and self-motivated to drive given tasks to completion

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Bioengineering, Physics, or related field with 5+ years of extensive, hands-on  experience in developing analytical instrumentation and biotech automation
• OR MS or PhD in Engineering, Bioengineering, Physics, or related field with 3+ years of extensive, hands-on experience in developing analytical instrumentation and biotech automation
• Extensive hands-on experience in integration testing and troubleshooting in highly complex instrumentation systems that combine fluidic handling, electronic sensors, gas mixing, and robotics
• Hands-on experience with autologous and allogeneic cell therapy manufacturing processes is a plus
• Experience with scripting languages (MATLAB, Python, JMP, etc.) for modeling, simulation, and data processing
• Prior experience with ISO regulations, cGMP, QMS, and IEC 61010 standards is preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset

Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) and takes an Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing the living drugs of the 21st century. The company is both developing and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies. The company’s Cell Shuttle integrates all the technologies required for the entire manufacturing process in a flexible and high-throughput platform that delivers true walk-away, end-to-end automation. Cell Shuttles will be deployed in Cellares’ Smart Factories around the world to meet total patient demand for cell therapies at global scale. Partnering with Cellares enables academics, biotechs, and pharma companies to accelerate drug development and scale out manufacturing, lower process failure rates, lower manufacturing costs, and meet global patient demand.

The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California with its commercial-scale IDMO Smart Factory in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company is backed by world-class investors and has raised over $355 million in financing.

Leveling will be based on overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge throughout the interview process.