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 ofspatial biology,NanoStringenables scientists across the globe to envision molecular interactions in three dimensions with three different systems, the, the(DSP) and the(SMI) platform. As a result, scientists can see themultiomicexpression 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,NanoStringis 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 resolutionEssential Duties:Design critical components and subsystems to improve product performance and reliabilityAssess the risk of engineering changes and mitigate risks through designCreate and perform verification activities including testing and analysisCreate engineering change orders (ECOs), including supporting documentation, CAD, and engineering drawingsPerform root cause investigations to resolve issues with internal and external customersSuppor