Staff Systems Engineer at Cellares

South San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Cell TherapyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Physics or Engineering with 10+ years of extensive and hands-on experience in the development of analytical instrumentation, biotech automation, or similar
Hands-on experience designing and integrating in the lab highly complex instrumentation prototypes that combine fluidic handling, electronic sensors, or robotics
Specific expertise in bioprocessing technologies involved in cell therapy manufacturing is highly desired
Working knowledge of requirements and risk management tools like JamaConnect, IBM Doors, TeamCenter, Orcanos, or Helix
Experience with MATLAB, Python, or high-level scripting software languages for modeling, simulation, and data processing
Working knowledge of Statistical Design of Experiments, Data Analysis and Visualization, with SW tools such as JMP, Minitab, and Tableau
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated track record of rapidly climbing ste (likely "steep learning curves" or similar, based on context)

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and refining system requirements and architecture
Create and maintain documents, models & diagrams describing functional and physical decompositions, interface definitions, and flow diagrams
Responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing system and subsystem design verification protocols
Lead small project teams developing Cellares technology or testing strategies
Mentor junior members of the Systems Engineering team on best engineering practices
Support architecture definition by working with subsystem design teams to align overlapping design requirements, constraints, and drive teams in developing concepts, evaluating risks, and efficiently converging on a design path
Translate architectural concepts into prototypes, integrate them, analyze results, and iterate on the design
Work closely with product management to interpret customer, business, and compliance needs to define technical requirements
Develop system models that guide design decisions. These can include system tolerance budgets, performance models, COGS models, etc
Provide support to sub-system engineers in the development of models that guide lower-level design decisions
Develop test systems for internal use to support both R&D experiments and pilot build testing needs
Conduct design reviews and present fresh ideas, new technologies, and creative solutions to design problems
Using a structured approach for problem solving, lead teams through complex root-cause analysis in which there are many possible root causes that involve various areas of physics and engineering

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Systems EngineeringFluidic ControlAutomated Instrument DevelopmentRequirements ManagementSystem ArchitecturePrototypingSystem IntegrationVerificationValidationDesign ReviewsProject LeadershipMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Staff Systems Engineer position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this a remote role or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key skills required for the Staff Systems Engineer role?

The role requires expertise in systems engineering, fluidic control, and highly automated instrument development, along with a systems-thinking approach, hands-on experience, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

What is the company culture like at Cellares?

Cellares offers a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where employees tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows, collaborating with cross-functional teams of engineers and scientists.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Systems Engineer position?

Strong candidates are innovative, highly motivated individuals with a systems-thinking approach, expertise in systems engineering and fluidic control, hands-on experience in instrument development, and the ability to lead teams and mentor juniors. A Bachelor's degree is required.

Cellares

Develops and manufactures cell therapies efficiently

About Cellares

Cellares develops and manufactures cell therapies in the biotechnology sector, operating as an Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO). Its proprietary "Smart Factory" technology features an automated single-use cartridge system, which increases productivity and reduces costs and process failures compared to traditional methods. The company serves a range of clients, including pharmaceutical companies, and aims to provide efficient and cost-effective manufacturing services for cell therapies. Cellares stands out by combining development and manufacturing processes under one roof, making it a competitive option in the industry.

South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$345.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, BiotechnologyIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Risks

Emerging biotech startups threaten Cellares' market share with similar solutions.

Potential regulatory delays could impact scaling of new automated systems like Cell Q.

Supply chain vulnerabilities may disrupt production timelines for Cell Shuttle and Cell Q.

Differentiation

Cellares' Cell Shuttle offers 10x scalability over manual cell therapy manufacturing.

The Smart Factory technology integrates development and manufacturing, unlike traditional CDMOs.

Cell Q automates QC processes, addressing bottlenecks in cell therapy quality control.

Upsides

Partnership with Sony enhances precision in cell therapy manufacturing processes.

Strategic partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb provides financial boost and validation.

Ossama Eissa's appointment as COO accelerates global expansion and operational capabilities.

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