Hardware Engineer II

The Opportunity

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Our Diagnostics - Hematology team is hiring for a Hardware Engineer II out of our Santa Clara, CA office. They will design hardware to support features that are included as part of new product. Designs verification testing (DVT) protocols. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems. Exercises technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing engineering work. Performs engineering studies. Remains abreast of and consults on technical advancements. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective and cost-efficient best practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.

What Youll Work On

• Performs system design of diagnostic instrumentation. Selects components, processes, and foundries. Proposes design alternatives.
• Designs hardware to support features that are contained in the product definition. Develops hardware design specifications and circuit designs, and is responsible for technology selection.
• Assists the product definition team with feature selection. Provides recommendations to management regarding tools and product architecture.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate components and technologies
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Implement new design features as part of existing systems.
• Deliver research information which adds value to managements decision-making process.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in hardware design, development, or testing experience, including a general familiarity with manufacturing equipment/processes that are compatible with highly reliable electronic medical or similar devices.
• Demonstrated personal computer skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications.
• Advanced credential in a relevant discipline/concentration and/or professional certification desired.
• Six-Sigma knowledge and experience desired.
• Training and experience in manufacturing processes and methods and in the manufacturing of medical devices desired.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.