Life Sciences Technology Manager- Sr.

Our people create our best Plexus. WHO WE ARE We're a global team of over 19,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and aftermarket service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. We are passionate about innovating, creating and delivering products that change people's lives. From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world. Whether you're looking to start, make a change or advance your career, find your path at Plexus Corp. and leave your mark on the world. WHY WE LOVE IT Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. Leadership and development programs to support your career goals. A workplace centered on inclusion and collaboration. At Plexus, we're at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork. HOW YOU WILL DO IT The Life Sciences Technology Manager will be a technical contributor to Plexus' drive to develop Life Sciences business and execute industry-leading Life Sciences programs for global customers. In this role, the Life Sciences Technology Manager will be an integral member of the Life Sciences Engineering team, working with customers, Plexus business development and product development engineering to achieve significant gains in Life Sciences business and high levels of customer satisfaction. Please follow this link for an overview of Life Sciences at Plexus We are willing to consider remote candidates and/or relocation. This challenging and rewarding role includes the following elements: Serve as a life science technology, applications and product development subject matter expert. Contribute to the definition of the strategy for the Life Sciences business, including internal initiatives and external activities focusing on the technology and life sciences specific elements. Inform customer concept and technology selection along with development, and aid Plexus' product development engineering services and manufacturing to comprehensively understand client's needs. Assist internal teams in the creation of compelling and customer-aligned project proposals. Monitor, understand and effectively communicate life sciences market needs and trends. Support the execution of internal life science projects. Contribute to promotional and branding efforts in the life sciences space. Additional duties as assigned. The successful candidate's experience, skills and abilities will include: Product Development experience in molecular diagnostic equipment and/or instruments, and thorough understanding of the supply chain and related costs. Understanding of general technical and specific engineering issues related to the life sciences market, especially as they relate to instrument development. Familiarity with systems development with considerations for optics, fluidics, thermodynamics, and/or human factors. Comfortable with common molecular biology concepts and laboratory parlance, able to facilitate communication between product development engineering and scientific customers. Proven skills in customer and internal communication of complex technical concepts. Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence teams, and build relationships. Experience and understanding of common molecular biology workflows. Ability to understand and analyze instrument-to-consumables interface considerations. Strong decision making & problem solving abilities. Education/Experience Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a life science related field is required; A minimum of five (5) years of related professional experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities will be considered. Level of position will be based on experience and skills About Plexus Engineering Solutions Plexus engineers serve as the product design and engineering engine for leading companies across major industries. Through our diverse range of product and technology solutions Plexus engineers impact lives throughout the globe. We deliver innovative solutions throughout the entire product lifecycle, from early concept development to manufacturing and beyond. Supporting a large breadth and variety of products, Plexus engineers work in a fast-paced, high variety, technically challenging environment that provides intense technical and leadership development. Passionate about customers, our teams have an industry-leading record of technical achievement. At Plexus, you will maximize the impact of your engineering and leadership talent. About The Raleigh Design Center Plexus Engineering Solutions' Center of Excellence for over 24 years, The Raleigh Design Center is home to over 100 engineers and designers providing quality, innovative designs to our customers around the World. Raleigh is the capital of the state of North Carolina. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees, which line the streets in the heart of the city. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. It's known for its universities, including North Carolina State University. The number of technology and scholarly institutions around Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham make the area known as the Research Triangle. With a population of more than 460,000, Raleigh offers a unique and attractive blend of urban lifestyle and small-town culture with a wide variety of recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement. Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today! Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.