Senior Embedded Systems Design Engineer

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY

The Embedded Systems Designer/Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the embedded systems driving company's advanced product line. The position is also involved in all parts of the medical device lifecycle.

Design, Development, and Sustaining – Performs embedded system development and maintenance activities on all products and accessories that make up company's product line.

Generates documentation for embedded designs in compliance with quality system requirements.

• Electronics designer on hardware design and hardware/firmware integration;
• Manufacturing specialist and electronics designer on hardware sustaining activities;
• Test engineering on verification activities, including execution of safety and performance testing to satisfy applicable standards (e.g., IEC 60601‑1, IEC 62304).

Prepares engineering change requests and change orders.

Participates in design review process.

Supports production and service teams by assisting with the resolution of technical issues encountered as well as by establishing effective testing and test benches.

Interfaces with partners, suppliers, and subcontractors to address technical issues and requirements.

Provides technical leadership to junior team members.

Considers quality in all aspects of the job and respects procedures and norms.

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field. P. Eng. designation is an asset and will determine use of Designer or Engineer title.

5+ years of practical experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., medical device industry preferred).

Experience with real-time embedded systems, including threading, optimization, memory management, and interrupt handling.

Proven experience with debugging techniques for embedded systems using soldering and common electronics tools (e.g., logic analyzers, microcontroller debuggers, oscilloscopes).

Experience with revision control systems (e.g., Git/Gitlab).

Microcontroller embedded software development in C/C++.

Familiarity with sensors and serial protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART) common in embedded systems.

Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills, including use of common tools and techniques (e.g., logic analyzers, microcontroller debuggers, oscilloscopes).

Aptitude in programming for reliability and testability (experience with TDD desired).

Strong organization skills with attention to detail, plus the ability and desire to create maintainable designs.

Strong understanding of complex integrated electromechanical systems and embedded software.

Knowledge of the following standards: IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and IEC 60601.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

Self-starter that is highly motivated, creative, and able to work both independently and within a team environment.

Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet shared objectives.

Drive to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Development expertise with Microchip dsPIC and PIC
32 microcontrollers.

Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.

Primarily office environment with exposure to production work rooms when required.

Lifting (up to 50 lbs) and bending.

Some travel required.

Why is This a Great Opportunity: we have most recently been retained by the Director of Engineering for a ground breaking R&D private Engineering company that is leading the way in oxygen focused and research based applications specific for transforming patient care in unique and if not, in extreme circumstances.

As they move progressively from a research focused organization to more of a commercial culture (products currently in 19 countries and counting) they require an Embedded Systems Designer. The Candidate they seek will be proficient to expert with microcontroller embedded SW/firmware development with C/C++ and brings experience with real-time embedded systems, including threading, optimization, memory management, and interrupt handling. This Engineer will have proven skills with debugging techniques for embedded systems, proficient to expert with Electrical Engineering in general, and has a strong understanding for complex integrated electromechanical systems.