DEKA Research and Development, located in Manchester, NH, has an immediate opening for a Junior Systems Engineer to work in the Regenerative Medicine group. You will join a team that is developing electromechanical systems that monitor, control, and manipulate biologic materials to enable the manufacturing and deployment of cell-based therapies and tissue production. Systems Engineering is a high-visibility role with a significant, direct impact on the success of the project.

How you will make an impact:

Work with a small, fast-paced groupTranslate explicit and implicit stakeholder needs into actionable design requirementsDefine critical system features and subsystems interfaces in sophisticated software, electrical, mechanical, and biological systemsConduct research and engineering testing to guide product development and system integrationPerform risk management activities including: hazards identification, failure modes and effects analysis, risk analysis, root cause analysis, and risk benefits assessmentsAssist in the identification and evaluation of hazard mitigationsTroubleshoot failures, analyze data, take part in system design review meetings, and provide feedback to development teamParticipate in brainstorming sessions on automation concepts, contributing interdisciplinary solutions to complex problemsHelp to ensure an overall level of product quality in line with DEKA’s quality and industry regulatory standards

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills and experience:

MS/BS in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering1+ years experience in an electromechanical role (Must show examples of multi-disciplined experience)Demonstrated problem solving ability and techniquesAbility to work as part of an interdisciplinary teamAbility to function as an individual contributor with minimal directionKnowledge and deep understanding of engineering fundamentalsPassion for biomedical technologies and problem solving using first principles thinkingExcellent verbal and written communication skills, detail orientedCell culture lab experience and knowledge of common tissue engineering strategies a plusExperience in medical devices, knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSRs) and/or ISO 13485, and other medical device industry experience preferred

About DEKA:

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.