Electrical Engineer

• Business Unit:
  Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
• Job
• Location:
  
  Andover, Massachusetts
• Function: R&D
• Work Location:
  
  Hybrid
• Employment Type:
  
  Permanent

• Participate in the translation of technical system requirements for new (or existing) patient monitoring products into relevant sub‑system architectures and high level designs. Support the documentation of the sub‑system architecture and support trade studies with the product development group.
• Implement the sub‑system level architecture in the form of circuit designs which are responsive to the sub‑system level requirements including product cost targets. Responsible for schematic capture, circuit simulations, and PCB layout. Document the design fully in the form of a hardware design theory of operation document including a programmer’s reference guide for software developers (if applicable).
• Participate in detailed design reviews of the hardware design in accordance with SOPs.
• Work with the design team to validate the design through formal design validation testing (DVT) activities including margin testing, low level signal integrity testing, and preliminary EMI / EMC testing. Document the results of the DVT.
• Generate verification protocols, perform the performance of tests and write or approve the content of verification reports. Support the documentation activities needed to meet internal and external requirements, specifications and standards. Test within corporate, approval agency, and notified body guidelines.
• Develop a production test specification document which details all of the manufacturing process steps required to fabricate, assemble and test the circuit design for volume production at a contract manufacturer. Support the design transfer activities for volume production to ensure accurate manufacturing databases are released in the appropriate MRP systems.
• Ensure process discipline and produce results on schedule.

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Solid technical depth in first principles of electrical engineering topics including analog and digital design, power conversion technologies, and communication technologies.

• Design expertise using modern printed circuit board development platforms including Altium, Mentor or Cadence design flows.
• Ability to modify and use an IDE (integrated development environment) to tailor C programs for low level test / characterization of embedded system.
• Ability to work together with others and in a team atmosphere; displaying civility, cordiality, friendliness, empathy; working in a fast‑paced environment with varying amounts of individual responsibilities, conflict resolution, redirected priorities; traveling nationally/internationally up to 10-20% of the time.

Base salary range $80,000 - $85,000 with an annual performance bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off, plus holidays and parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program.

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.