VAVE Electrical Systems Engineer-Health Tech

Job Title

Staff Engineer, Electrical Design

As a senior electrical systems and applications engineer for our Health Technology team, you will be one of the technical interfaces with our customers and suppliers as you optimize component cost and recommend and implement design changes to optimize the product for manufacturability, testability and cost throughout all stages of the product development lifecycle.

• Apply understanding of component technologies, both passive and active, and key characteristics that drive cost to potential substitution and positioning.
• Initiate design changes for high efficiency, low cost, high reliability.
• Technical lead between customer engineering team and key engineering suppliers, driving cost takeout and value engineering for medical devices.
• Leading a multi-disciplined team and coordinating efforts to efficiently resolve roadblocks during cost take out exercises.
• Create and/or manage product level and system level design/redesign for function, cost, reliability.
• Manage product and system level implementation by overseeing execution by Celestica product design partners.
• Understanding ISO 13485 requirements for medical device engineering changes.

• An “out of the box” thinker with a strong desire to do things differently, challenge the status quo and find creative profitable solutions
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent interpersonal skills - communication, negotiation and problem resolution
• Excellent project management, presentation, database management and computer skills
• Strategic mindset with practical orientation
• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects and coordinate multiple deadlines, with prioritization.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual environment.
• A recognized leader with the ability to effectively organize cross‑functional teams and manage and motivate others
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships quickly and effectively with counterparts, leaders, key stakeholders and customers globally.
• Moderate travel (up to 10%)

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

• Seven to ten years of relevant experience in the design of medical devices and solutions
• Involved in qualification of end units and follow on support of customers during these phases.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment used for electrical medical systems and subassemblies.
• Strong knowledge of materials and components used in the construction of medical systems and subassemblies
• Strong understanding of digital components and key characteristics that allow for substitution.
• Understanding of IEC 60601-1 Electrical Medical Device Safety Standard.
• Understanding of ISO 13485 as it relates to Design Control for medical devices.
• Understanding of Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

$112k-$154k Annually

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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