Sr. Electrical Engineer (NPE)

Overview

As a leader in image guidance solutions, IMRIS Imaging, Inc. provides optimized, fully integrated image-guided therapy environments that address the important needs of patients, clinicians, and hospitals by delivering timely MRI and imaging data to clinicians for use during surgical or interventional procedures. The IMRIS Surgical Theatre enables intraoperative imaging directly within operating rooms. The Company also designs and manufactures proprietary head fixation devices, imaging coils and OR tables for use in this unique and multifunctional intraoperative environment. It is estimated that over 70,000 patients have benefited from lifesaving or life-extending procedures performed in an IMRIS Surgical Theatre. IMRIS will continue to integrate new intraoperative imaging technologies and shape the future of neurosurgery in operating rooms worldwide.

We are currently searching for a Senior Electrical Engineer (NPE) to join our New Product Engineering Team. This role will be performed both on-site and remotely as necessary, but is based in the Greater Twin Cities area at our Chaska, MN headquarters. Please note: There is no relocation offered for this role. The ideal candidate should reside in the Greater Twin Cities area.

The Senior Electrical Engineer (NPE) is responsible for the design, development, testing, and refinement of electrical systems and tools within the IMRIS solution and portfolio. The successful candidate will provide strong technical leadership in new product development and as necessary assist the cross-functional team with improvements related to currently manufactured products. This individual will be responsible for leading engineering changes, lifecycle changes, and improving performance and reusability of existing electrical systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply advanced electrical knowledge to develop, enhance and maintain the electronics for large, complex projects
• Design embedded systems, digital and analog circuitry, power supplies and connectivity interfaces
• Lead Design Control documentation, Verification and Validation plans, protocols and reports for new EE systems and components in compliance with the IMRIS QMS
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to design and develop End-Of-Line production tests necessary to qualify EE subsystems
• Understand the historical performance of electronics subsystem on the released products and leverage this knowledge in designing / upgrading solution for next generation electronics solution.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to assure successful product transfer in next generation MRI’s EE subsystem outsourcing efforts as necessary.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Reports to the Electrical & Software Engineering Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Education

• B. S. degree in Electrical Engineering

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years industry experience as a developer of medical devices with a focus on mixed-signal PCB assemblies, and embedded microcontroller / microprocessor systems. Relevant experience in other regulated industry is equivalent
• Experience designing motion control automation for complex low volume durable products
• Experience in the electrical design of distributed control systems
• Experience in design/development and documenting of circuits, cables, cable harnesses, and shielding in high energy environments
• Proficient in prototyping, simulation, debugging and verification of electrical assemblies and electro-mechanical subsystems that meets product performance requirements as well as applicable regulatory standards for EMD, EMC, and safety
• Experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing
• Able to generate, review and understand formal engineering drawings and documents required for fabricating PCBAs, electrical subsystems, and interfaces and cables
• Experience in laboratory instruments and tools (such as DMM, mixed signal oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer)
• Experience in using electrical CAD packages and simulators such as Altium or OrCAD for schematic entry and layout
• Familiarity with FDA QSR, and ISO 13485 regulations on design controls
• Experience with electrical safety standards (e.g. IEC 60601 or IEC 61010 series)
• Experience in BOM structuring, test protocol writing, verification testing, quality inspection methodology
• Experience with electrical control systems development and feedback control loop
• Experience with communication protocols and interfaces (RS-232, RS-485, I2C, SPI, UART, EtherCAT)

Preferred Experience

• Small technical project leadership experience (able to own projects and deliverables experience leading teams of 2-5 people)
• Advanced experience in motion controllers
• Experience with PLC and ability to read and generate the control code

CRITICAL SKILLS

• Commitment Focus: Has strong initiative to deliver tasks and projects to commitment dates
• Team orientation: Values synergy of group efforts and invests the effort required to create group solutions
• Professional judgement: Has ability to work in ambiguity and uses good judgement in making decisions
• Communication: regularly communicates status of deliverables including the timeline and any lows/highs/help needed
• Documentation: Understand the importance of the documentation required regulated environment of the medical device industry and delivers to these expectations

IMRIS offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan plus matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• Incentive Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave

Compensation Disclaimer

The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer.

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IMRIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.