Azenta Inc.
At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.
All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and IntegrityJob TitleUX/UI Engineer
Job DescriptionHow You'll Add ValueThe UX/UI Engineer is responsible for designing and delivering intuitive, accessible, and visually consistent digital experiences that support business objectives and improve the customer and employee experience. This role combines user experience research, information architecture, interaction design, visual design, prototyping, and front-end collaboration to create scalable, user-centered applications.
Working closely with Product Managers, Software Engineers, Business Analysts, Quality, and business stakeholders, the UX/UI Engineer will translate complex workflows and user needs into clear user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and implementation-ready interface specifications. The role will help ensure digital products are usable, responsive, accessible, and aligned with the established corporate design system and enterprise design standards.
What You'll DoInformation Architecture and Interaction Design- Develop information architectures, navigation models, content hierarchies, user flows, and interaction patterns for complex digital products.
- Create sketches, wireframes, clickable prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that communicate concepts and intended behavior.
- Design efficient workflows for data-intensive, transaction-oriented, and role-based enterprise applications.
- Validate concepts through iterative testing and incorporate feedback into design decisions.
- Document edge cases, empty states, validations, error handling, and responsive behavior.
User Interface and Visual Design- Design modern, responsive interfaces for desktop, tablet, and mobile experiences.
- Apply visual hierarchy, typography, color, spacing, iconography, and interaction feedback consistently across products.
- Create polished mockups and prototypes using Figma and related design tools.
- Develop illustrations, visual assets, and supporting content when needed to improve comprehension and usability.
- Partner with stakeholders to align product experiences with organizational standards.
Engineering Collaboration and Delivery- Provide detailed design specifications, interaction notes, assets, and handoff materials for development teams.
- Collaborate with Software Engineers on technical feasibility, responsive behavior, approved component usage, React implementation, and other front-end decisions.
- Use working knowledge of React and component-based front-end development to support implementation and communicate effectively with software engineers.
- Review implemented features to verify alignment with approved designs and expected user behavior.
- Participate in Agile activities, including discovery, backlog refinement, sprint planning, design reviews, demos, and retrospectives.
Product and Stakeholder Engagement- Facilitate design workshops, discovery sessions, ideation activities, and solution reviews with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Present research findings, design rationale, prototypes, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with Product Management to define experience requirements, acceptance criteria, and design priorities.
- Build productive relationships with users and stakeholders to support adoption and continuous improvement.
- Maintain design documentation and decision history to support traceability and future enhancements.
What You Will Bring- Bachelor's degree in Computer science, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in UX design, UI design, product design, digital design, front-end design, or a related discipline, including relevant project or freelance experience.
- Experience working within an established design system and collaborating with component-based front-end frameworks such as React.
- Portfolio demonstrating user-centered design thinking, research, information architecture, interaction design, visual design, and high-fidelity prototyping.
- Hands-on experience with Figma, FigJam, Miro, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar design and collaboration tools.
- Experience creating user flows, wireframes, responsive layouts, interactive prototypes, and implementation-ready interface designs.
- Knowledge of established design systems, reusable component patterns, responsive design, and accessibility principles, with the ability to apply corporate design standards consistently.
- Hands-on experience with React and component-based front-end development, with the ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers.
- Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain design decisions and incorporate feedback.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt designs as user needs, business direction, and technical constraints evolve.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience designing complex enterprise, SaaS, workflow-driven, or customer-facing applications.
- Experience using product analytics or usability metrics to evaluate and improve digital experiences.
- Experience supporting digital transformation, legacy-system modernization, or multi-product platform initiatives.
- Experience in life sciences, healthcare, laboratory, biobanking, informatics, or another regulated environment.
- Knowledge of AI-enabled experiences, conversational interfaces, or AI-assisted design tools.
Core Competencies- User Experience Design
- User Research
- Interaction Design
- Visual Design
- Information Architecture
- Wireframing and Prototyping
- Corporate Design Standards
- Accessibility and Inclusive Design
- Responsive Design
- UI Engineering Collaboration
- Content Strategy
- Design Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Agile Product Development
- Continuous Improvement
Your Working ConditionsGeneral office setting
If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at for assistance. Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.United States Base Compensation: $94,000.00 - $117,000.00
The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications), qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.
