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SalaryFor over 170 years, Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future by developing groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. As a global leader, we’re driven by continuous improvement to excite our customers and to create the best work environment for our people. Customer focus, innovation, and teamwork are at the core of our culture and the foundation of our success.
Want to be part of a company whose products are part of cutting-edge research around the world? Join Leica Microsystems in our commitment for brilliant solutions and insight.
Leica Microsystems is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.
The Senior Product Development Engineer is a hybrid role in Durham, NC and will report to the Senior Manager R&D and Site Leader – Durham. This role will be a key part of transforming surgeons’ experience from an analog world of visualizing surgical intervention to an information rich, digital experience that provides real time surgical insights and guidance improving surgeon workflow and patient outcomes. This is a high visibility opportunity for an associate that is looking to advance within the company either within Research & Development or other business management opportunities.
At Leica Microsystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part time at the Company location identified above and part time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Microsystems can provide.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
You will develop real time imaging platforms that turn information into visualization
You will take an active role throughout the full product lifecycle from concept development through product sustainment.
You will be the technical product owner responsible for requirements development, translating requirements into a prioritized backlog, and verifying performance
You will engage with key customers and collaboration partners as we develop solutions to improve surgical outcomes
YOUR PROFILE
The successful candidate will have the following capabilities, experience and qualities:
BS Degree in engineering, physics or related technical discipline
5+ years of experience developing sensing platforms and image processing algorithms
Experience with one or more of the following imaging techniques: optical coherence tomography, Biomedical Imaging, spectral imaging, adaptive optics or compressive sensing
Systems engineering experience creating product requirement, verification, validation and design transfer activities of opto-mechanical systems
Proficiency in one or more of the following for instrument control and test fixture development: Labview, C, C++ or similar language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree
Product owner experience developing and prioritizing user story backlogs
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Learn more about what we do and who we are by watching our company video “We Are Leica”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zHmalqMXN4
Are you interested to discover new opportunities in an innovative, team-oriented environment?
Do apply online - we are looking forward to your application!
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
