Principal Electrical Engineer, Advanced Development
ZOLL Medical Corporation
Summary
The Advanced Development Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for prototyping and developing hardware electronics and systems to evaluate feasibilities of new life saving technologies as well as provide analysis and recommendations for advances in existing complex designs. Responsible for coordinating their work within the advanced development team and with cross-functional team members in scientific and clinical affairs, product development, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Develop hardware solutions for projects within the Advanced Development organization
- Develop high quality electronic designs and hardware suitable for evaluation of new technologies as well as for enhancements to current products
- Develop and maintain a working understanding of customer clinical challenges and needs in resuscitation; identify potential solutions to challenges
- Translate customer and system requirements into preliminary hardware requirements
- Transition preliminary electrical designs and prototypes to product development once feasibility is established for product development and commercialization
- Support product development as a technical expert
- Contribute to hardware/software integration activities for integrating new technology hardware into systems and devices
- Develop and review electrical verification test plans and protocols for hardware developed by the advanced development team
- Remain current with electrical engineering trends and technologies through activities such as self-study, webinars, seminars, user group meetings and conferences
- Identify technical challenges and risks, and recommend and implement solutions
- Follow standard operating procedures and electrical engineering best practices including documentation of hardware architectures and schematics
- Collaborate with team members and contribute to a positive team environment that creates high quality solutions
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
- BS degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related engineering or science discipline; MS degree preferred
- At least 6 years of analog and digital electronics design and development experience in a research and development environment with demonstrated technical leadership
- Experience designing electronics/hardware that meets customer, cost, and manufacturing requirements is desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In-depth technical knowledge in both analog and digital design
- Working knowledge of MATLAB, simulation and schematic capture tools, and programming languages such as Python or C++
- Strong understanding of hardware and software integration in electromechanical systems
- Demonstrated innovativeness through solutions in electronics, signal acquisition, digital signal processing, embedded systems, and/or related engineering challenges
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and strengths in teamwork, logic, initiative, and innovation
- Strong critical thinking with effective problem-solving skills in solving new, unique, and deep technical challenges
- Ability to foresee challenges and provide alternative solutions and make strong recommendations with engineering-based rationales
- Ability to prioritize and work on more than one project concurrently
- Holds self-accountable for delivering on commitments
Requirements
- BS degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related engineering or science discipline
- MS degree preferred
- At least 6 years of analog and digital electronics design and development experience in a research and development environment with demonstrated technical leadership
- Experience designing electronics/hardware that meets customer, cost, and manufacturing requirements is desirable
- In-depth technical knowledge in both analog and digital design
- Working knowledge of MATLAB, simulation and schematic capture tools, and programming languages such as Python or C++
- Strong understanding of hardware and software integration in electromechanical systems
- Demonstrated innovativeness through solutions in electronics, signal acquisition, digital signal processing, embedded systems, and/or related engineering challenges
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and strengths in teamwork, logic, initiative, and innovation
- Strong critical thinking with effective problem-solving skills in solving new, unique, and deep technical challenges
- Ability to foresee challenges and provide alternative solutions and make strong recommendations with engineering-based rationales
- Ability to prioritize and work on more than one project concurrently
- Holds self-accountable for delivering on commitments
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligible
- Comprehensive benefits plans
Company overview
ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group company, is a global leader in acute critical care medical devices and software solutions. Founded in 1980 and named after Dr. Paul Zoll, the pioneering cardiologist known as "The Father of Modern Cardiac Therapy," the company develops innovative technologies that advance emergency care and save lives. ZOLL provides a comprehensive portfolio of medical devices and software solutions including defibrillators and cardiac monitors, CPR feedback systems, therapeutic temperature management devices, ventilation equipment, and sleep apnea diagnostic tools. The company's products are used worldwide by healthcare professionals, EMS and fire personnel, and lay rescuers to treat patients with serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions. ZOLL's flagship products include the LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator, which has protected over one million patients, and the remedē System for treating central sleep apnea. With a focus on improving clinical outcomes and operational efficiencies, ZOLL combines cutting-edge technology with comprehensive training and support services to empower medical professionals and improve patient care across the continuum of emergency response and critical care.