IDEXX is looking for an experienced Principal R&D Engineer, Diagnostic Consumables to lead the development of high-volume, single-use consumables for our veterinary diagnostics platforms.
Requirements
- Own the technical vision for diagnostic consumables, guiding concept development from material selection through commercialization.
- Drive advanced modeling and simulation (ANSYS, COMSOL) to establish design principles across fluidic, thermal, and mechanical domains.
- Shape cross-functional strategy by partnering with assay scientists, instrument engineers, and external vendors to deliver integrated, scalable solutions.
- Lead design reviews and risk assessments ensuring robust validation strategies and regulatory compliance under USDA standards.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and building organizational capability in diagnostic system engineering.
- Influence long-term roadmaps, contributing to portfolio planning and innovation pipelines that expand IDEXX’s diagnostic capabilities.
- Champion manufacturability and cost-effectiveness, ensuring designs translate seamlessly into high-volume, regulated production environments.
- Contribute to technical roadmaps and mentor junior team members
Benefits
- Salary range starting at $160,000 based on experience
- Opportunity for annual cash bonus
- Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
- 5% matching 401k
- Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more