Full-Time
Engineering Manager / Software Manager
Woodbridge, On
Posted on 8/23/2025
PerkinElmer
5,001-10,000 employees
Analytical instruments and software for health
No salary listed
Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software development, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong background in developing software for hardware-integrated applications.
- Experience managing offshore development teams and working in global, cross-functional environments.
- Expertise in .NET 4.8 and 8.0, C#, WPF, Golang, JavaScript, CSS, React.
- Familiarity with microservice orchestration frameworks (e.g., Nomad, Kubernetes).
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA, Confluence.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with secure software development practices (OWASP Top 10) and DevOps principles.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of onshore and offshore software engineers to foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Own and drive the software roadmap for Chromatography products, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
- Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and implementation to testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Lead the transition of chromatography software from desktop-based solutions to cloud-based platforms, ensuring seamless integration and scalability.
- Drive technical excellence, guiding teams on software architecture, technology selection, and proof-of-concept initiatives.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks while proactively managing technical debt.
- Ensure on-time delivery of software projects while managing scope, cost, and quality.
- Implement and enforce Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to optimize development cycles.
- Promote DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and secure coding standards.
- Ensure compliance with software security standards (OWASP, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 11).
- Manage engineering resources and project budgets, optimizing team efficiency.
- Work closely with product managers, hardware R&D, and business teams to translate customer needs into software solutions.
- Establish seamless communication between software and hardware teams to enhance product integration.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to uphold software reliability, security, and performance.
- Experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Healthcare industries.
- Knowledge of Chromatography software and instrument data processing (GC, LC, MS).
- Understanding of regulatory requirements (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 11).
- Experience in performance optimization, on-premise/hybrid/cloud deployments, and IoT integration.
- Strong background in CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
PerkinElmer provides analytical instruments, software, and services for the life sciences, diagnostics, and environmental health markets. Customers use these tools to collect and analyze data through a combination of hardware, consumable supplies, and software licensing. Unlike many competitors, the company integrates a global service network with a focus on sustainability by designing products that reduce waste and energy consumption. Its goal is to improve human and environmental health by helping laboratories and industrial companies achieve more efficient and accurate scientific results.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$2.5B
Headquarters
Shelton, Connecticut
Founded
1937
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Project Farma and Covaris acquisitions expand biopharma services and sample preparation capabilities.
- LABWORKS LIMS 6.1 zero-footprint web client improves laboratory informatics accessibility and deployment.
- Middle East expansion via Emphor DLAS partnership introduces solutions to UAE and Qatar.
What critics are saying
- Shelton facility closure and 68 layoffs risk supply chain disruption for consumables.
- New Mountain Capital's 5-7 year exit window pressures EBITDA targets, threatening R&D investment.
- Thermo Fisher and Agilent's integrated ecosystems outpace PerkinElmer's narrower analytical platform scope.
What makes PerkinElmer unique
- OneSource platform consolidates instruments, consumables, and lab services into unified offering.
- 90-year heritage and global presence across 150 countries in analytical solutions.
- New CEO Stubblefield brings 30+ years life sciences experience from Avantor leadership.
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Company News
Perten, a PerkinElmer company specialising in food quality control solutions, has opened a Process NIR Center of Excellence at its Stockholm headquarters. The facility is designed to help food manufacturers adopt near-infrared technology for real-time process monitoring and quality control. The centre offers live demonstrations of Perten's benchtop, in-line and on-line NIR analysers using real samples, helping customers transition from traditional laboratory testing to continuous measurement. The facility supports collaborative development across various food sectors, including grains, cereals, dairy processing, snack foods and edible oils. Managing Director Paul Morrison said the centre enables customers to achieve tighter process control, reduced waste and improved margins. The facility complements Perten's global network of technical support and maintains an extensive library of validated calibrations for faster deployment.
Analytical equipment maker PerkinElmer is closing its Bridgeport Avenue factory in Shelton and laying off 68 people in the process, company officials informed representatives of the Connecticut Department of Labor on Tuesday.
PerkinElmer, a global leader in analytical solutions and specialized services for (bio)pharma, applied and food markets, today announced the acquisiti
PerkinElmer acquires Project Farma, expanding its OneSource professional services offering for the life sciences industry.
When Max Krakowiak was promoted to CFO of PerkinElmer in September 2022, the company was a mere eight months away from a divestiture of its oldest business and a rebranding of its other, more growth-oriented divisions.