SUMMARY

The Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible for providing electrical and electronic engineering expertise in the definition, design, development, and testing of a wide variety of projects in the field of medical devices. This role includes collaborating with and advising engineers and designers from client companies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works as a key part of the product realization team, establishes technical approach, evaluates risk and provides engineering solutions that meet or exceed the established product requirements.
• Provides work direction to more junior members of the engineering staff.
• Designs microprocessor-based systems including electronic hardware, software and analog and digital input and output circuits.
• Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
• Prepares product or system layout, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Coordinates building of prototype products or systems.
• Troubleshoots systems, hardware, and software working individually and in teams.
• Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.
• Performs testing, gathers & analyzes test data to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Writes, executes and documents design verification and validation tests.
• Leads design reviews, ensures product requirements are met, engineering intent is maintained, and risks are mitigated prior to release for tooling and production.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may provide work direction to technicians and junior engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Master's Degree in Engineering is a plus.

Experience & Skills:

• Eight to thirteen years of experience, preferable in the medical device field.
• Electronic hardware design, including analog and digital circuits.
• In-circuit emulators, logic analyzers, and other debugging tools and test equipment.
• Embedded firmware development using C.
• Understanding of OOP techniques & C++ for use in embedded environment desired.
• Excellent analytic problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work in fast paced environment while juggling multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong work ethic and professional commitment.
• Superb written and oral communication skills.
• Should have knowledge of: Development Software (Preferably Altium); Office.

COMPETENCIES

Intellectual

• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Project Management - Establishes plans for completion of activities, including schedules and budgets. Communicates changes and progress; Completes activities on time and budget.

Interpersonal

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Leadership

• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• People Management - Provides work direction to junior engineering staff. Mentors other engineers.

Self-Management

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Works independently.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to use hand and finger dexterity, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.