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?” 

Job Summary:

The Hardware Engineer III works closely with a cross functional team in improving the NanoString instrument and consumable products. This engineer is responsible for addressing product hardware issues by carrying out engineering and process changes. The work is highly interdisciplinary and will involve working closely with software engineers, hardware engineers, and our suppliers across a variety of engineering disciplines including fluidics, optics, automation, mechanical and electrical. Key to the role will be a self-motivated and hands-on approach to collaboration, the timely and appropriate response to urgent matters, and the ability to apply sound judgment to problem resolution.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience working in product development, sustaining, or manufacturing engineering, preferably in the medical device industry
• B.S. and/or M.S. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
• A practical aptitude for hands-on work with a variety of the following systems: electromechanical, optics, fluidic, and software
• General familiarity with engineering principles in the following areas: instrument control and automation, optics and imaging, motion control, and electromechanical systems
• Experience with mechanical CAD and/or ECAD software (preferably SolidWorks and Altium or equivalent) and Product Data Management (PDM)
• Experience with statistical analysis of complex data sets and design of experiments (DOE)
• Desired: experience with electrical test equipment, oscilloscopes, soldering irons, microcontrollers (ARM), circuit board design and manufacture, etc.
• Knowledge of quality control principles, business processes, management systems and common software applications
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to clarify and reach consensus
• Proactive approach to issues and their resolution

Essential Duties:

• Design critical components and subsystems to improve product performance and reliability
• Assess the risk of engineering changes and mitigate risks through design
• Create and perform verification activities including testing and analysis
• Create engineering change orders (ECOs), including supporting documentation, CAD, and engineering drawings
• Perform root cause investigations to resolve issues with internal and external customers
• Support product end of life (EOL) cycles as well as coordination of repair and refurbishment activities
• Participate in the continuous improvement of product quality, sourcing options, and component and build costs
• Improve manufacturing and quality processes. Develop quality control testing and test fixtures
• Collaborate closely across functions including Quality, R&D Science, Software, Field Service

Target Base Salary Range:

$87K-$120K

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.

Accommodations

If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact recruiting@nanostring.com

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.

Accommodations

If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact recruiting@nanostring.com.