Firmware Engineer I - Bracco Medical Technologies

Bracco • Eden Prairie, MN

17d • $95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Why Join Bracco Medical Technologies? We care as much about our employees as we do our patients. Our culture fosters a work environment where employees can thrive, be passionate and have fun along the way. Each member of the Bracco Medical Technologies team has the power to make a difference......every day! As a Firmware Engineer I you will define, develop and document engineering requirements for firmware/software design of diagnostic and interventional cardiology medical devices based on user requirements and in accordance with the product development process.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S (Preferred) in discipline such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering
• 0-2 years’ work experience, including college internship or co-op, in a regulated, structured environment such as medical device systems, aerospace, or automotive
• Experience developing firmware or embedded software
• Familiar with firmware principles, theories, concepts, techniques and architecture
• Strong coding skills using C or C++
• Experienced in embedded system design, testing and debugging and be familiar with embedded development environments and tools
• Ability to use analytical techniques and tools, e.g. debuggers, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, etc.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with team members from various disciplines, e.g. hardware, mechanical, quality, regulatory, etc.
• Team player with effective verbal and written communication skills
• Technical writing skills, ability to develop reports for technology development

Nice To Haves

• Embedded system hardware knowledge and development environment familiarity
• Medical device development experience and IEC60601-1, IEC62304 and related IEC standard familiarity preferred
• Strong coding skills using C and assembly languages, ARM Cortex microprocessors, NXP Kinetis, and CAN bus experience is desired

Responsibilities

• Apply solid firmware design skills to develop medical devices to meet specific performance requirements and deliver on goals according to product development quality system.
• These activities include: developing requirements specifications, design, implementation and testing of firmware and embedded software algorithms or/and general applications based on MCU, DSP, and MPU systems.
• As a team member, contribute significantly to completion of various project activities, from definition, identifying firmware functional requirements, implementation, code review, and final release according to medical device development processes.
• Create and implement software/firmware test plans/protocols and generate test reports to ensure software/firmware design meets the specifications and quality system requirements.
• Work closely with cross-function team, including design reviews with QA, RA, test engineers, hardware engineers to ensure the firmware design meets the product requirements, including safety, reliability and serviceability.
• Be creative and innovative in the product development process.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Paid Family Leave – We provide PTO and Company Holidays to help you recharge, relax and do what’s important to you, when it’s important to you. Our 100% paid family leave options for parents, grandparents and eligible family members provide support for growing families as well.
• Achieve – Beyond competitive compensation, we offer options to help you plan for a financially secure future, including an annual incentive plan and 401k savings plan contributions.
• Live well – We offer comprehensive benefit options to help protect you along the way, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer HSA contributions, employee assistance program, short-term disability, etc.
• Evolve – Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, seminars, and our tuition reimbursement program, you’ll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally.
• Choose – You won’t find “stuffy” here—whether your position requires a hybrid or in-the-office working arrangement. That means business casual for your attire and flexibility in your schedule, wherever possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees