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As Staff Fluid Systems Engineer, you will be foundational to the development of BD's next generation of flow cytometry products. These new products are critical to business success and solidifying BD as the market leader in flow cytometry. In the R&D Hardware Engineering Group, you will apply working knowledge of fluid controls, fluid dynamics, instrument design, and engineering principles to commercialize high-performing fluidic design solutions. You will join a diverse and experienced hardware team with a strong culture of accountability. You will excel in the detailed design of fluid systems that precisely control the fluids and biological samples in our instruments. You will own the design, build, documentation, and testing of your solutions that robustly integration to our products. With high level of autonomy, you effectively will work across the stages of the product development, from technology development and product conception to launch and sustaining.
Responsibilities include:
Designing, developing, and qualifying fluid management solutions on complex laboratory equipment
Translating system level requirements into fluid management sub-system requirements
Modeling, simulation, and budgeting of performance of the gas and liquid systems
Autonomously propose fluid designs and debate trade-offs with engineering and other functions
Leading and owning the development of custom fluid management components and subassemblies, both in-house as well as with external partners
Select and qualifying OEM fluid handling components for performance, reliability, cost, and chemical compatibility
Manage suppliers to deliver robust outsourced components and subassembly designs
Coordination and participation of hands-on assembly, test, and troubleshooting of fluid sub-systems.
Apply best practices of design and test such as Six Sigma, DFX, CAE, etc.
Perform formal verification, including writing executing protocols, execution and reports
Communicate to R&D peers, leadership, and stakeholders as the fluidics domain expert.
Apply fluidics domain expertise to sustaining engineering for released products
Qualifications:
B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline with specialization in fluid dynamics / fluid control systems
M.S. Degree or Ph.D. with fluid dynamics specialization and industry experience preferred
At least 8 years of combined academic and industry experience in fluid handling components and developing automated fluid control systems
Expertise in fluid control components such valves, pumps, regulators, sensors.
Fluid circuit design and analysis experience
Experience in hands-on assembly, test and trouble-shooting
Knowledge of CFD principles and applied experience with commercial CFD
Experience solving problems in a multidisciplinary environment with engineers and scientists
Must have strong lab skills, with ability to perform and document detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy
Knowledge of modern and advance fabrication techniques a preferred
Experience with SolidWorks preferred
Familiarity with statistical methods and applications in design preferred
Must have strong lab skills, with ability to perform and document detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to field challenging questions in a public setting.
Effective multi-tasking capabilities
Willingness to travel up to 10% (global)\
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
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