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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Danaher
- **Location:** Puch, Austria
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Firmware, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Software Troubleshooting
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C64759234F9440DA9E01BE81AF286AB3/job/

## About the Role

* Life Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Physics.
 * 1 - 3 years of R&D experience in measuring and detection technologies.
 * Proven ability to perform systems integration and verification against defined requirements.
 * Creative problem-solver with strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electro-mechanical, optical, communication, and control systems.
 * Very good English language skills, German language proficiency is a plus.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

 * Familiarity with Microplate Readers and Clone Screening Automation
 * Experience working professionally with Operations technicians and manufacturing engineers

## Description

As our new Systems Engineer (m/f/d) you will play a key part in sustaining our products throughout their entire lifecycle-from launch to end-of-life. Beyond supporting existing products, you will also take on a technical leadership role focused on the scoping, development, and implementation of custom design solutions to meet specific customer needs across a broad range of Molecular Devices' standard product offerings.

You will collaborate with a highly skilled technical team and work closely with stakeholders including manufacturing, service, product management, application scientists, and product development. Together, you will drive improvements and enhancements to our high-precision electro-mechanical and optical systems.

This position reports to the Global FIT Manager and is a part of the Engineering Team located in Puch bei Hallein, Salzburg, Austria and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

 * Analyze existing technologies and develop strategies to achieve desired functionality.
 * Collaborate across disciplines, coordinating designs with Mechanical, Optical, Electronic, Firmware, and Software Engineering teams.
 * Build, integrate, and test systems, including troubleshooting and debugging to ensure optimal performance.
 * Apply hands-on problem-solving skills to identify issues, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and sustain improvements.
 * Utilize industry-standard tools and methodologies such as FMEA, structured problem-solving, Poka-Yoke, and Standard Work to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives while driving continuous process improvement.


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