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Ultima Genomics

Systems Engineer II

Fremont, California, United States$100k–$120kfull-timemidAdded today

About this role

Ultima Genomics seeks a Systems Engineer II to develop and optimize cutting-edge genomics sequencing instrumentation. You'll lead workflows from concept through customer delivery, collaborating across hardware, software, chemistry, and biology teams to advance life science automation.

What you'll do

  • Develop, test, and optimize workflows for life science automation and liquid handling systems end-to-end
  • Own instrumentation projects from concept through customer delivery
  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to improve automation efficiency and reliability
  • Troubleshoot and customize hardware and software components for scientific instruments
  • Interface with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide training and documentation
  • Work with chemistry and biology teams to translate manual lab processes to automated systems

What they're looking for

  • Systems integration and instrumentation development
  • Life science automation and liquid handling systems
  • Python or other scripting languages
  • Molecular biology and genomics fundamentals
  • Hardware and software troubleshooting
  • Laboratory workflow optimization
  • Technical documentation and communication
  • Detail-oriented problem solving

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Employee assistance program
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Ultima Genomics

Ultima Genomics develops innovative genomic technologies aimed at improving human health through advanced sequencing solutions. The company is hiring Manufacturing Engineers and Field Service Engineers to support system integration, deployment, and customer-facing support of their genomic platforms.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a project where you led system development from concept to customer delivery. What challenges did you face?
  • Describe your experience translating manual laboratory processes into automated workflows. How did you validate the automation?