Description:
The Staff Engineer is responsible for designing, implementation, and maintenance of the Instrument infrastructure using their broad technical expertise. Works in tandem with R&D System Engineering to bring up new platforms. The expectation of a Staff Engineer is to represent NPI on project core teams, be a leader of technical excellence, and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
System Design and Implementation
- Assist in the design and deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems.
- Support the installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of hardware, software, and system management tools.
Testing and Validation
- Design test fixture for multiple Instrument subassemblies.
- Verification and validation of Instrument test fixtures.
Troubleshooting and Support
- Assist in troubleshooting hardware and software issues across various platforms and applications.
- Provide support to resolve technical issues, escalated from the field or production floor.
Collaboration
- Work with cross-functional teams, including software developers, hardware engineers, and project managers.
- Communicate integration status, issues, and progress to stakeholders.
- Documentation and Reporting
- Create and maintain accurate documentation of work instructions, processes, and procedures.
- Assist in preparing reports on system performance and status.
- Write test fixture requirements documentation.
Required Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Typically requires a minimum of 7-10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Systems, Software, or a related field).