Sr Systems Engineer
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Job description
Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company is hiring a Sr Electrical Systems Engineer for our location in Shoreview, Minnesota. In this role, you will be a key technical resource supporting all phases of new platform development ranging from concept and technology development through commercialization and post-market support., The Sr Electrical Systems Engineer will be responsible for helping the team architect, design, select and evaluate critical system components, prototype, test and release to production electronics for needles and consoles. In addition to electronic circuit board design using embedded processors, RF communications, display technologies, pump and motor technologies this individual will develop test techniques to test amplifiers, antennas, high frequency interconnects etc. Additionally, the Senior Electrical Systems Engineer will collaborate with other engineers in creating and improving designs based on test results and aims to optimize performance.
What You will do:
- Architect, design, develop, test and transfer to production electromechanical systems and disposables for product development activities. This includes system diagrams, architecture development, component selection and sub-system design, prototype creation, V&V activities, production tool planning and design and test fixtures for class 2 medical devices.
- Specific tasks to include electronic architecture design, block diagram creation, patient isolation design, power distribution design, component and processing platform selection, schematic entry, layout support/oversight, prototype build oversight, prototype testing, transfer to production support.
- Research product development solutions and provide analysis for product direction.
- Consult and solicit feedback from internal stakeholders to identify customer needs and translate these requirements into engineering designs.
- Optimize design and work collaboratively with other design engineers to optimize designs based on test results.
- Work with external vendors and partners to speed up product development and testing.
- Develop necessary fixtures and use off the shelf equipment to create test environments for evaluating performance of new ablation systems. This may include testing in phantoms, ex-vivo tissue testing, in-vivo testing, SAR field mapping etc.
- Create related documentation and support materials in conjunction with design and development activities.
- Ensure that all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with Varian values
- Be a hands-on technical resource for mechanical, electrical and software engineering teams by contributing to design ideas, problem solving and leading by example
- Exemplify Varian Cultural Beliefs
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical or related engineering degree.
- 5+ years' experience in electronics design and system design for new product development.
- Technical competencies: Experience developing software driven electromechanical medical devices.
- Experience with electrical engineering design process & tools (Altium Designer): schematic capture, PCB layout, circuit simulation, component selection, patient/user safety, power distribution architecture and design.
- Experience with various wireless communications technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RFID.
- Expert at using spectrum analyzer, high frequency scopes and other test instrumentation.
- Hands-on prototyping and troubleshooting experience
- Ability to create clear product design documentation such as concept diagrams, specifications, requirements, test plans, V&V reports.
- Experience working in a team-distributed, collaborative environment.
- Extensive hands-on experience with building, testing and debugging prototype devices.
- Experience transferring new product designs into production.
- Highly self-motivated with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt and learn new technologies with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion by effectively prioritizing, planning, tracking and executing team activities in a high-pressure environment.
What will set you apart:
- Having previous experience with ablation devices
- Experience working in an ISO 13845 quality management system
- Experience working with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) for IEC 60601 compliance
- Experience designing equipment for MRI-compatibility
Benefits & conditions
$131,910 - $181,379
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.