Systems Engineer – Systems Platform Engineer

The Systems Platform Engineer is responsible for bioMérieux commercial system PC platforms released from the St. Louis site.  This responsibility includes evaluating new hardware (PC and peripherals) and technologies and proposing solutions, configuring the OS, applying latest cybersecurity counter measures, supporting the verification and validation of the system platform, assessing the impact of changes to the system design, and performing investigations related to hardware and OS related issues.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Participation in the PC and peripherals selection process in collaboration with Global C&P.
• Troubleshoot PC, PC peripherals, and OS related complaints including leading root cause investigations and providing workaround solutions.
• Participate in the PC and peripherals obsolescence planning including ongoing monitoring of existing company inventory and vendor quantities.
• Accountable for proper documentation in accordance with design control.
• Research new technologies and provide recommendations for future product planning.
• Responsible for monitoring current technologies to ensure any impacts are proactively mitigated.
• Monitor cyber security OS related vulnerabilities.
• Perform PC and OS impact assessments of system/component changes including proper documentation.
• Research and influence vendor decisions for PC hardware and peripherals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with creating PC, peripherals, and OS requirements and test cases.
• Experience with configuring new and updating existing Microsoft Windows OS platforms.
• Experience in Information Systems networking.
• Experience working in an ISO/FDA regulated environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Shell scripting is a plus.
• Ability to communicate professionally on the topic of a given product to a regulating authority.
• Capable of assisting with product and process quality monitoring and improvements as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• Education/Experience: a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.  MS 5 years of experience in a relevant area of expertise or BS 8 years of experience in relevant area of expertise or Associate degree 10 years of relative experience.  BioMerieux product and process experience would be highly valued.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office productivity tools – primarily Excel, Word and Outlook, but also Visio, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong professional writing skills.
• Strong professional communication skills.