VAVE Engineer III - Plastics

As a Plastics/Polymer Engineer in Value Engineering, you'll support Bio-Rad products across consumables and instrumentation in our Diagnostics and Lifescience by optimizing plastic components end-to-end. Collaborating with stakeholders, you'll redesign parts for DfM/DfC, qualify resins for chemical/sterilization compatibility, and lead lean verification and validation to implement robust cost and reliability improvements. You'll also build a deep understanding of molding processes, bonding methods, and quality systems to ensure we maintain the highest standards and deliver for our customers.

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Analyze BoMs, and redesign parts to lower COGS, increasing yield and throughput.
• Select/qualify resins and bonding/welding methods to improve chemical compatibility and reliability.
• Build should-cost models and negotiate with suppliers to optimize tooling, cavitation, cycle time, and material usage, delivering cost down savings.
• Plan and execute lean validations with manufacturing (e.g., IQ/OQ/PQ equivalents, DOE) to accelerate releases.
• Standardize drawings, specs, and SOPs; mentor technicians/engineers to scale improvements across sites and product families.
• Improve microfluidic assemblies design and manufacturing.

What You Bring:

• Education: B.S. in Materials/Plastics/Polymer, Mechanical, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline.
• Work Experience: 6+ years of industry experience.
• A solid understanding of statistical techniques and the ability to solve manufacturing and operational issues.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, consultative, and relationship-management skills, with experience collaborating across R&D, QA/RA, Manufacturing, and Suppliers.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE) methods; familiarity with moldflow/DFM, bonding (solvent/laser/ultrasonic/adhesive), and change control.
• Microfluidics experience is highly desirable.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we're empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee's work and life cycle.

Benefits: We're proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG's), and more!

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $117,900 to $162,200 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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