Systems Engineer at Mettler Toledo

Summary: The Systems Engineer in this role will be a key part of our Semi Automated Liquid Handling product development team working on next-generation automated pipetting systems for the life sciences research and diagnostics markets. The person in this role will have a multidisciplinary background and will be responsible for bridging mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to design, integrate, and validate complex automation systems that deliver precision liquid handling for medium-throughput applications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Define and document system-level requirements, interfaces, and performance specifications for automated liquid handling platforms • Lead the integration of mechanical subsystems (e.g., pipetting heads, motion systems, accessories), electronics, sensors, and control software into cohesive products. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, marketing and applications) to ensure seamless end-to-end functionality. • Develop system models and simulations to predict performance and inform design trade-offs. • Evaluate, select, and validate hardware components (actuators, pumps, valves, sensors, fluidics) to meet system requirements. • Debug complex electromechanical issues using systematic root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods. • Plan and execute system-level verification and validation (V&V) activities, including functional, performance, and reliability testing. • Analyze test data to confirm system compliance with requirements and regulatory standards (ISO 13485, IEC 61010, etc.) • Support design transfer to manufacturing and provide technical guidance through production ramp-up. • Author and maintain system-level documentation, including requirements specifications, design descriptions, and risk analyses (per ISO 14971) • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and best practices • Ability to mentor less experienced personnel.