Our Mission is to Map the Universe of Biology.

Improving the human condition is what fuels our passion for finding new ways of enabling scientific exploration. As a company, we strive to create end-to-end solutions that are simpler, easier, faster and more relevant to today’s life science challenges.

As the pioneer in the field of spatial biology, NanoString enables scientists across the globe to envision molecular interactions in three dimensions with three different systems, the nCounter® Analysis System, the GeoMx® Digital Spatial Profiler (DSP) and the CosMx™ Spatial Molecular Imager (SMI) platform. As a result, scientists can see the multiomic expression of genes and proteins in the natural context of tissue structure.

Since our founding in 2003, we have earned a reputation as a respected, trusted pioneer of innovative technologies that support our customers in their relentless pursuit of answers. Our products are based on a novel digital molecular barcoding technology invented at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in Seattle under the direction of Dr. Leroy Hood.

With our technologies, our customers continue to extend our understanding of biology to answer previously unsolvable questions with consistent, reliable results.

However, NanoString is much more than innovative products. The secret sauce to the company’s success is our people, who are committed to excellence and dedicated to catalyzing the next biological revolution. Collectively, we live our corporate values of ambition, grit, ingenuity, authenticity, and customers every day…and never stop asking “What if?”

The Manufacturing Engineer IV works closely with Operations, Sustaining Engineering and Quality to identify and quickly resolve any issues with the design or process of the NanoString or OEM production lines. This individual is part of the driving force to maintain quality and effectively resolve any production issues. Key to the role is the timely and appropriate response to urgent matters, the ability to apply sound judgment to problem resolution, management of the engineering change pipeline, and the escalation of issues to the management level and others in the organization when appropriate.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the processes and issues around the instrument manufacturing.
• Maintain and update the WI and production documents such as DHR, certifications and logs.
• Responsible for ensuring helping production execution of WI, calibration, test, ongoing quality improvements, and change control activities
• Investigate, analyze and implement short term solutions to mitigate production down time.
• Participate in the optimization of processes, material and manufacturing strategies
• Implement standardization and consistency across all company production lines.
• Participate in evaluating new suppliers and contract manufacturers. Lead strategies for continuous cost and quality improvement programs
• Proactively support Operations in company growth and improvement efforts. Lead and implement first article inspections and quality tests

Qualifications and Requirements (Education, Experience, Specific Skills):

• B.S and or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 7-10 years of experience working for a fast paced manufacturing environment, ideally in the medical device industry with strong understanding of FDA regulations and experience working under FDA guidelines
• Proven track record of working with SolidWorks CAD software and Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) systems
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and accessories.
• Experience with manufacturing tools such as Statistical Process Control methods and Lean principals.
• Familiarity with these engineering principles:
  • Injection molding
  • Sheet metal
  • Casting
  • Machined
  • Purchased fluidics components
  • Purchased optical components
  • Motion control
  • Optical (excitation and fluorescence)
• Knowledge of quality control principles, business processes, management systems and common software applications
• Analytical and creative problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, ability to clarify issues and reach consensus with an audience
• Ability to listen and understand customers’ and others’ issues and concerns, both technical and operational
• Ability to set goals for the team and achieve scheduled deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment with limited resources; ability to multi-task and take a creative approach to problem solving
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 quality system
• Proficient in the use of MS Office
• Demonstrated problem solving skills in a complex environment and in complex situations

Target Base Salary Range:

$105K-$145K

Base salary is an integral part of NanoString’s total compensation package. Base salary considers an individual’s skills, experience, and competitive market value. The base salary range represent what NanoString pays for a job within a salary grade based on external market data in comparison to similar positions from other companies in our industry. Employees generally enter a salary grade at the lower-to-mid-point in the range.

Other compensation elements include a discretionary annual bonus, incentive compensation for sales roles, Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grants for all new hires, comprehensive benefit plans and paid time off, including designated holidays.

NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.

NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.

NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: NanoString has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that applies to ALL U.S. employees (regardless of work location), onsite contractors and visitors except as prohibited by applicable law. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination within 31 days of their hiring date or have applied for an exemption for which an accommodation can be made. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final (or only) dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Exemptions will be considered for medical conditions/disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, observations, or practices. For any visitor coming onsite to one of NanoString’s facilities, we must verify that the visitor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to site entry and visitors must don a face mask at all times when onsite in a NanoString facility.

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