Principal Systems EngineerMinneapolis, MN; Minnetonka, MN; St. Paul, MN

Position Summary

This position will contribute to the company success through the design and development of capital equipment and devices. This position will report to the Senior Director, Research and Development in our Ablation Franchise. The individual will work on capital equipment projects to design, build, and test next generation capital equipment that is used by cardiac surgeons and electrophysiologists. This position contributes in a collaborative way with management, project teams, production associates, external vendors and other work groups to achieve the company's goals of producing market‑lead products through positive patient outcomes.

The Principal Systems Engineer may work independently on projects with broad scope or be a team member on PD project.

• Define and lead system development tasks to include design, integration, and formal testing of capital equipment and devices
• Develop and complete actions in system specifications, technical and logistical requirements, and other disciplines
• Identify and develop a rapport with key customers - surgeons, nurses, and other clinicians
• Develop in‑depth understanding of clinical procedures and techniques applicable to Atri Cure products
• Create and maintain programmatic and technical documentation to ensure efficient planning and execution
• Align and coordinate resources, priorities, work plans, and activities among outside suppliers and the Atri Cure Product Development group
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow
• Design, develop and test all aspects of electrical components, equipment and machinery
• Communicate with and direct external suppliers of components, subassemblies and finished assemblies
• Generate and document intellectual property
• Develop and perform stress and performance tests on a variety of electrical/electronic system hardware including circuit boards, processors, and wiring
• Perform a variety of complex engineering design and development tasks, to include design, testing and analysis, verification, and validation
• Develop and validate test methods
• Review and authorize engineering design changes
• Develop component and product technical specifications including the integration and consideration of applicable standards and regulations
• Mentor junior engineers

• Regular and predictable work performance
• Ability to work under fast‑paced conditions
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgement
• Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
• Ability to successfully work with others
• Additional duties as assigned

• BS in Engineering
• 15+ years of experience in systems engineering or equivalent field
• Demonstrated skills in System engineering
• Experience in hardware/software development methodologies and structured approaches to system development
• Must be proficient acting in and leading integrated process teams, as well as coordinating and communicating customer requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of circuits and circuit design
• Understanding of program management tools and expectations of medical device design and manufacturing controls
• Experience working with customers and translating the Voice of the Customer into technical specifications
• Demonstrated understanding of protocol/report writing
• Experience with data analysis, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Design Controls and experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485
• Ability to read technical specifications, blueprints, and drawings
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and provide a timely schedule of completion
• Capable of sub‑assembly level analysis (not limited to circuit, tolerance or finite element analysis)
• Demonstrated proficiencies in communicating best practices
• Experience with International Usability Standards and the practical application of Usability Engineering
• Ability to travel 25%

• MS degree in Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Excellent demonstrated skills in System engineering
• Vast experience in hardware/software development methodologies and structured approaches to system development
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading integrated…