Development Engineer, Laboratory Disposables (m/w/d)

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.

Our most valuable asset are our employees more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.

There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.

If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic, international and diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

An exciting new opportunity has become available within a core R&D team at QIAGEN. Based at our company headquarters in Hilden, close to Dusseldorf, you will join a team of development engineers focused on design and development of laboratory disposables for QIAGEN products.

Key responsibilities :

• Independent development of plastic assemblies with external partners
• Complete documentation of the development of plastic assemblies, also according to IVD standards
• Further development of technology for laboratory disposables for future products (technology research, feasibilities, patent screening and own patents)
• Development of innovative microfluidic systems for laboratory applications
• Development and implementation of new testing and analysis systems for complex plastic articles

Position Requirements

At least 3 years’ employment experience in the development of complex plastic assemblies, ideally for medical technology or diagnostics.

We are seeking individuals with varied and detailed experiences.

• Several years’ experience in the production of plastic articles and in the planning and introduction of the necessary sophisticated tools and systems following mechanical engineering principles.
• Strong analytical skills and good experience with statistics and test planning.
• Innovative personality who is used to breaking new ground and driving forward technological developments.
• Willingness to work independently and without an internal team and to regularly take on work in the laboratory and workshop yourself.
• Strong experience in supplier and partner management.
• Fluent English and German, written and spoken, essential.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams.

We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.