Senior Systems Engineer – Medical Equipment & Diagnostics

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Job Summary





Senior Systems Engineer – Medical Equipment & Diagnostics will be based in Milan, Italy and will be responsible for leading system-level architecture definition and technical engagements for complex medical and diagnostic programs, while bringing innovative technologies and cross-domain expertise into client solutions.

What a Typical Day Looks Like:

• •Lead technical workshops and customer-facing discussions with international clients, translating needs into system concepts
• •Define and guide system architectures across feasibility, proof-of-concept, and development phases
• •Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electronics, controls, embedded software, sensors)
• •Build rapid prototypes and technical demos to support validation and client engagement
• •Integrate emerging technologies such as IVD systems, robotics, mechatronics, and embedded AI/ML
• •Translate customer, regulatory, and business requirements into robust system and subsystem specifications
• •Support development in key areas such as motor control, precision motion, thermal management, and sensor integration
• •Contribute to the technology roadmap and innovation direction

The Experience We’re Looking to Add to the Team:

• •Senior experience in system engineering or complex product development in regulated industries
• •Strong background in IVD, surgical systems, or advanced lab equipment
• •Solid expertise in mechatronics, motor control, and sensor systems
• •Broad cross-functional technical exposure across at least two domains (mechanical, electrical, embedded, controls, sensor algorithms)
• •Familiarity with embedded AI / edge technologies is a plus
• •Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders (CTO, R&D, VP level)
• •Hands-on, self-driven mindset with the ability to independently develop solutions and prototypes
• •Able to drive progress in situations with incomplete information and undefined system architectures
• •Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Automation, Physics, or similar
• •Full professional proficiency in English

What You’ll Receive for the Great Work You Provide:

• •Opportunity to work on cutting-edge medical and diagnostic technologies with global impact
• •Exposure to top-tier international clients and complex engineering challenges
• •A highly collaborative and technically strong engineering environment
• •Career growth within a global organization and center of excellence
• •Competitive compensation package and benefits
• •Flexible working model (predominantly on-site in Milan with hybrid flexibility)
• •International exposure through client interactions and travel opportunities

• The starting pay level offered for this position is 65.000 euro, determined in accordance with applicable legal requirements and aligned with the relevant Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL).
• The role is classified at Quadro under the Metalmeccanico CCNL, which establishes a guaranteed minimum salary level of 37,000 euro.

A higher pay level is possible, proportional with candidate’s experience, within the limits of internal peer pay, to prevent pay inequities.

Internal peers are Flex employees who hold a role of equal value to the advertised one in the same cost location and at the same grade level

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Job Category

Design, Process & Technology Engineering

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