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Characterization / Evaluation Engineer – Reader Systems

Requisition Type: Full-Time | Limerick, Ireland

Role Summary

Lead system-level characterization of a complex electromechanical instrument platforms for the Biosensors Team. Own test definition, execution, and analysis to validate performance, robustness, and readiness for manufacturing and external partner handover.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end reader characterization strategy (system and sub-system)
Define test plans, methods, and acceptance criteria aligned to requirements
Execute validation across electrical, mechanical, optical, and fluidic domains
Lead reliability testing (lifetime, stress, environmental) and failure analysis
Develop test fixtures, rigs, and automation for repeatable data capture
Support FAI and manufacturing validation for external builds
Act as an independent verification function across design teams

Required Experience

Strong background in hardware/system characterization or evaluation
Experience with multi-domain systems (electronics, mechanics, sensors)
Strong capability in test development, measurement systems, and data analysis
Experience with reliability testing and root cause analysis
Experience with test automation and fixture development
Analytical tools (Python, MATLAB, Excel or equivalent)
Electronics Design (Schematic and layout)

Desirable

Medical device or regulated product experience (V&V, traceability)
Experience with FAI, DFM/DFT, manufacturing validation
Exposure to EMC or environmental testing
C/C++ Embedded experience

Profile

Independent, objective mindset
Strong ownership and execution focus
High attention to detail and structured documentation
Comfortable with ambiguity
Strong cross-functional communication

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

Characterization / Evaluation Engineer

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