As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Engineer to lead the development of advanced flow cytometry and cell analysis systems from concept through verification and validation. This role combines systems engineering, product development, and technical leadership, bringing together hardware, software, firmware, optics, fluidics, electronics, and reagents to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs.

You will work across the full product lifecycle, translating user requirements into system requirements, guiding system integration and characterization activities, and supporting the successful delivery of complex products within a regulated environment. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of three days per week on site and in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage system-level requirements for complex life science and diagnostic platforms.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, firmware, and reagent teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Lead system characterization, performance evaluation, and root cause investigations.
• Develop, review, and execute test strategies, protocols, and performance studies.
• Support risk management activities including hazard analysis and design reviews.
• Guide system integration efforts and ensure design integrity throughout development.
• Provide technical leadership on complex projects and mentor engineers across the team.
• Contribute to verification and validation activities within a regulated product development environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, or a related engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience in systems engineering, product development, or product design within life sciences, diagnostics, or medical devices.
• Knowledge of flow cytometry, cell analysis, optics, fluidics, electronics, embedded systems, software, or assay reagents preferred.
• Experience with requirements management, system architecture, verification and validation, and design control processes.
• Familiarity with regulated environments, including FDA regulations, quality systems, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence project direction through sound engineering judgment.

Salary Range: €85K - €100K

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Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

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Primary Work Location

IRL Limerick - Castletroy

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Salary Range Information

€75,900.00 - €115,725.00 EUR Annual