Engineering Manager

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.Who is IDEX Health & Science (IH&S)?As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, IH&S has a long history of driving growth in life sciences and healthcare by embracing innovation and redefining the supplier-customer relationship. The work we do every day allows us to discover key insights and break new ground to create some of the most meaningful technologies that have a lasting impact on companies, industries, and society.IDEX HEALTH & SCIENCE, LLC IDEX Health & Science is the global leader in life science fluidics, microfluidics, and optics, offering a three-fold advantage to customers by bringing optofluidic paths to life with strategic partnerships, solutions, and expertise. As one of the few companies in the world with component, sub-system, and application-level experts, IDEX Health & Science helps instrument developers solve the most demanding fluidic and optical challenges in a wide array of applications. With over 1,000 employees around the world, we believe partnership will change the way the world innovates, leading to new technologies that improve our health, protect our planet, and enrich our lives. For more information visit: Our formula for success is simple. We work hard to maintain a culture where you can own your work; you are encouraged to try new ideas in a collaborative environment; and you can apply your skillset to enable our clients to gain a competitive advantage in their own market. At IDEX Health & Science, you have the opportunity to work with a great group of people, mentor others, and build a great future.Position SummaryThe Engineering Manager – Technology Innovation leads the development of next-generation fluidic technologies and platforms for life science, bioprocessing, and analytical applications. This role is responsible for driving early-stage innovation through proof-of-concept, technology maturation, and transition into product development.The position combines technical leadership, team development, and strategic alignment, ensuring that emerging fluidic technologies are differentiated, scalable, and aligned with future customer and market needs.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology Strategy & InnovationDefine and execute fluidics technology roadmaps aligned with long-term business and market needsWork with Product and Technology Innovation teams to identify and develop novel approaches in fluid handling, sensing, materials, and system architecturesEvaluate emerging technologies and translate them into actionable R&D programsDrive intellectual property development, including invention disclosures and patent strategyR&D Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead and grow a multidisciplinary R&D team (fluidics, mechanical, systems, materials, and testing)Set technical direction, priorities, and resource allocation across multiple innovation projectsFoster a culture of experimentation, rapid iteration, and data-driven decision-makingMentor engineers in advanced design methods, problem-solving, and technical communicationMentor RD&E team through career ladder-driven professional growthConcept Development & PrototypingOversee development of early-stage prototypes and experimental platformsGuide design and execution of experiments to validate performance hypothesesDrive iterative refinement from concept to validated technologyTransition to Product DevelopmentDefine technology readiness criteria and guide transition from R&D to product teamsSupport feasibility studies, risk assessments, and architecture decisions during early productizationEnsure designs consider manufacturability, scalability, and regulatory requirements early in developmentCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Product Management and Product Innovation teams to align with future market opportunitiesCollaborate with commercial teams to incorporate voice-of-customer and unmet needs into R&DEngage with external partners, academic institutions, and suppliers on exploratory technologies as needed for projectsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field5+ years of experience in engineering, including fluidics, device design, or advanced systems development3+ years of leadership or technical management experiencePreferred ExperienceExperience in fluidics, precision fluid handling, scientific instrumentation, or other related advanced instrumentationBackground in early-stage technology developmentFamiliarity with life science, bioprocessing, and/or analytical instrumentation applicationsExperience driving IP generation and working with patent teamsKey Skills & CompetenciesHigh tolerance for ambiguity and ability to lead exploratory workExpertise in experimental design, data analysis, and iterative developmentEffective communication across technical and business stakeholdersAbility to balance innovation with practical constraints (cost, manufacturability, scalability)Pay Range$124,000-155,000-186,000We expect to hire at or around the midpoint of the range.This role is hybrid, 3 days on site per week.Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?Total RewardsThe compensation range for this position is $124,000.00 - $186,000.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.Benefits PackageOur comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.This posting is for an existing vacancy.‌Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants.‌SummaryLocation: Rohnert Park, CaliforniaType: Full time