Staff Electrical Engineer

ZOLL Medical Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Staff Electrical Engineer responsible for the design, debug, support, and delivery of electrical hardware features implemented in the LifeVest system. Additional responsibilities include development and maintenance of design documentation, test execution, and supporting/providing a technical interface to management and other stakeholders within the organization. This is a mid-level engineering position that will work under some supervision. Experienced Electrical Engineer on a team working on research, development, and sustaining projects. Develops design criteria and provides technical electrical engineering advice on new products, concepts, and projects. Develops technical designs and specifications for products. Aids in making hardware architecture decisions. Conducts design studies for future generation products. Supports engineering and other departments on sustaining activities. Conducts root cause failure analysis on devices. Aids in the coordination of outside resources. Scopes out work, resources, and time required to complete projects. Identifies and recommends efficiency improvements and schedule risk mitigations. Provides technical advice to junior employees, acting in a mentoring capacity. Works under general direction with an expectation of minimal error rates.

Requirements

BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience required
Typically 5-10 years of relevant experience required.
Proven track record performing the above Duties and Responsibilities required.
Experience in electrical hardware design, troubleshooting, and testing required.
Technical experience or training in at least a subset of the following areas: High precision analog, EMC / EMI, High voltage / high current defibrillation circuitry, Digital, On-board IC-based power supplies, Sensors, Printed circuit boards, Wireless communication, Handheld or wearable devices, Regulatory compliance standards, Firmware, Hardware / Software integration
Experienced in the use of general engineering lab equipment including soldering stations, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, etc. required.
Demonstrated ability to complete product designs from the requirements phase to production.
Ability to read and interpret documents of advanced technical complexity.
Ability to write reports and research findings of a technical nature.
Ability to speak and present effectively one-on-one as well as in small and large groups of professionals including customers, clients and collaborators, both inside and outside the organization.
Basic mathematical skills required, including the understanding and ability to apply basic statistical and arithmetic principles, work with tabular data, and create and interpret graphs.
Advanced reasoning skills required. Must have the ability to solve complex problems and weigh possible solutions to determine rank options to deliver optimal outcomes. Ability to assess problems involving several variables in changing situations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering in the Medical Device sector or similarly regulated industry such as Nuclear Power, Aerospace, or Mining preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, debug, support, and delivery of electrical hardware features implemented in the LifeVest system.
Development and maintenance of design documentation.
Test execution.
Supporting/providing a technical interface to management and other stakeholders within the organization.
Research, development, and sustaining projects.
Develops design criteria and provides technical electrical engineering advice on new products, concepts, and projects.
Develops technical designs and specifications for products.
Aids in making hardware architecture decisions.
Conducts design studies for future generation products.
Supports engineering and other departments on sustaining activities.
Conducts root cause failure analysis on devices.
Aids in the coordination of outside resources.
Scopes out work, resources, and time required to complete projects.
Identifies and recommends efficiency improvements and schedule risk mitigations.
Provides technical advice to junior employees, acting in a mentoring capacity.