Engineering Manager

About Parks:

First established in 1961, Parks Medical Electronics has a long, established history as the industry’s most experienced manufacturer of Doppler ultrasound systems. Founded as Parks Electronics Laboratory by Loren Parks to manufacture plethysmographs of his own design, the Parks product line grew to include impedance plethysmographs, mercury strain gauge plethysmographs, hearing testers, EKG telephone telemetry, and exercise EKG telemetry in the years before Doppler.

Parks products are still manufactured domestically at our Oregon facility, allowing us to support products we produce for years beyond the norm. Many of the products we sold over 30 years ago are still in use today… and are still supported by Parks. In a business that has seen numerous competitors come and go, leaving customers without support, Parks has been a constant throughout and remains the industry leader today.

Job Summary:

The Engineering Manager is in charge of technical execution in design, development, troubleshooting, and problem resolution of Parks’ Doppler ultrasound product line. This leader, with 2-4 direct reports, is a “boots on the ground” manager, capable of doing direct design as well as directing others, including outside resources. This role is also a key communications point with multiple other areas of the company. Parks requires a solid leader with a track record of developing and mentoring young talent, elevating company culture, understanding technical capabilities and limitations, and translating market requirements into industry-leading product.

Responsibilities:

·      Oversee the engineering and drafting departments.

·      Lead and manage the activities of engineering resources in the development of new products. Work with management on the definition of product requirements for new products. Oversee new design and development. Ensure new design and development meets standards and regulatory requirements of Parks.

·      Design analog/mixed-signal circuits for Doppler ultrasound systems (front-end, ADCs, amplifiers, beamforming).

·      Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, firmware, and mechanical engineering.

·      Ensure compliance with medical device standards (IEC 60601, ISO 13485).

·      Own schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, board bring-up, and verification testing.

·      Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

·      Support design for manufacturing, reliability testing, and root cause analysis.

Qualifications:

·      Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

·      8 years in analog/digital circuit design; medical device experience preferred

·      Expertise in high-speed signal design, analog filtering, and ultrasound system electronics

·      Familiarity with Ki-Cad, SPICE, MATLAB, and test instrumentation

·      Experience with regulatory compliance (FDA, IEC 60601, ISO 14971)

·      Strong background in project management, new product introduction (NPI) initiatives, and technical team leadership.

·      Ability to troubleshoot analog, digital and mixed signal circuits down to the component level.

·      Knowledgeable in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.

Additional Skills:

·      Proficient in the use of digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, DC power supplies, waveform generators, and RF test equipment.

·      Experienced in SMD soldering and rework, including passive components down to 0402 size.

·      Capable of bringing up and debugging prototype PCBs/software.

Working Conditions:

●       On-site role in our Aloha, OR facility. 5 days/week in office

●       General hours 7 – 3:30 M-F

●       Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

●       This position requires strict adherence to labor laws concerning meal and break periods, ensuring compliance and promoting a healthy work environment.

Success Factors:

• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.
• Accountability.
• Delivering results.
• Adaptability to regulatory changes and market dynamics.
• Strong focus on delivering value to customers and stakeholders while driving organizational goals.

Parks Medical Electronics reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any manner the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At Will.” The job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

• We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.