Principal Engineer (Control Systems)

Fresenius Kabi USA • North Andover, MA

1d • $115,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Engineer, Control Systems works on the design and development of the control systems embedded in the Ivenix infusion pump. This experienced engineering position, under minimal supervision, participates in designing, coding, documenting, testing and maintenance of real-time embedded software and accessory software products. Applies standard engineering practices to resolve problems of moderate to high complexity.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Engineering or Physical Science; advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience working with complex, software-driven electro-mechanical systems; medical device software-development experience a plus
• 3+ years of experience working with MATLAB and Simulink; experience with Simulink Coder, Stateflow, Simscape, Visual State or Quantum Leaps a plus
• 3+ years of experience addressing complex problems in multiple physical domains; experience with pneumatic and fluidic systems and components preferred
• Working knowledge of hierarchical sate machine control and non-linear control system design schemes
• Experience with unit testing of embedded software
• Proficiency with C, C++, and Python; experience working in Linux operating systems preferred
• Able to work as part of an iterative team, collaborating with peers, stakeholders and test engineers
• Ability to employ high-level analytical and problem-solving techniques

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree preferred
• medical device software-development experience a plus
• experience with Simulink Coder, Stateflow, Simscape, Visual State or Quantum Leaps a plus
• experience with pneumatic and fluidic systems and components preferred
• experience working in Linux operating systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Designs, codes, documents and tests software components for medical devices which comply to documented interfaces and are developed under standard operating procedures for regulated medical devices.
• Plans, documents, executes and reports on software verification testing of large medical device software applications with minimal supervision
• Performs configuration management activities for products with multiple field versions.
• Creates and refines flow measurement and control algorithms using a combination of MATLAB, StateFlow, and C/C++ source code
• Develops and tunes motion-control logic for system motors and actuators
• Develops Simulink models and hardware/software test-protocols to test and optimize the control algorithms
• Designs, develops, and unit-tests models and C/C++ source code while applying best practices and methodologies
• Supports continuous improvement of motion-control logic for manufacturing tools
• Performs static code analysis of production code to be deployed to the Ivenix pump
• Develops and modifies data analysis and display tools using Python
• Participates in integration and test of software and hardware
• Participates in failure and root-cause analysis activities
• Supports Test and V&V Engineers as they conduct Functional and Performance testing
• Self-manage the schedule and budget for assigned project deliverables, tracking progress to overall program schedule.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• paid vacation
• holiday and personal days
• employee assistance program
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• life insurance
• disability
• wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal