Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

The Systems

Engineer supports R&D; instruments through installation, maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, modifications, and upgrades. It applies scientific judgment to laboratory work, data analysis, deviation investigation, and interpretation of experimental and system performance. Working with R&D;, Instrumentation, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Technical Support, the role helps ensure instrument availability, reliable testing, and clear communication of risks, deviations, progress, and recommendations.

Perform and support laboratory procedures, experiments, system tests, and troubleshooting activities requiring scientific judgment and technical understanding. and support interpretation of experimental and system performance data. Detect deviations in results, system behavior, or instrument performance; Support internal instruments through diagnostics, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair coordination, modifications, upgrades, and technical follow-up. Compile, analyze, and interpret experimental and technical data; Provide project updates and communicate technical status, results, risks, deviations, and recommendations to supervisors, senior research staff, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Write or contribute to laboratory procedures, technical summaries, reports, reviews, protocols,



and documentation under appropriate supervision and approval when required. Ensure electronic and paper records, technical data, and work documentation are accurate and compliant with applicable guidelines, procedures, and good documentation practices. Manage workflow, technical reporting, incident communication, autonomous task execution, escalation of risks or issues, and compliance with company processes, quality expectations, and the Ethics Code.

Internal Networking

This role interacts with multiple internal functions to ensure effective communication between scientific, technical, quality, and operational perspectives.

System

Development and Engineering groups, including CSW and IL, involved in instrument, hardware, software, or system-level activities.

Quality

Control, Quality Assurance, and Operations colleagues to support regulated development, documentation, technical investigations, and workflow alignment.

Technical

Support and service-related teams to exchange information on instrument performance, issues, diagnostics, repair needs, and field-relevant feedback. Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical qualifications in electrical/mechanical engineering or physical sciences. Any additional degree, specialization, or advanced training higher than the minimum requirement, particularly in systems engineering, biomedical engineering,



instrumentation, diagnostics, laboratory sciences, or related technical/scientific areas.

Professional experience in in vitro diagnostic development, technical service, instrumentation, systems integration, or high-end life sciences/medical equipment, particularly in roles involving laboratory procedures, assay development, instrument troubleshooting, data analysis, and cross-functional technical communication. Data analysis skills, including the ability to manage data sets, perform calculations, interpret results, and prepare graphs or technical summaries using scripting programming languages like Python or R. Knowledge of basic software tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; knowledge of SAP is preferred.

Working knowledge and ability to test, troubleshoot, and support electrical, mechanical, digital, or instrument-related areas. Ability to understand and connect assay behavior, laboratory workflows, instrument performance, and system-level interactions. Familiarity with design control processes and quality standards as required for the role.

Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Advanced knowledge of English (reading, speaking and writing). Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment involving science, electronics, mechanics, software, pneumatics, fluidics, quality, and operations.

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with flexibility to support multiple people, projects, and technical needs. Reflects the values of Werfen and OEM in the quality of work and working relationships. Sporadic travel or short-term assignment to an external may be required (up to 10% of the time).

📌 Junior / Systems Engineer (Llissá de Munt)
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