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 Embedded Software Engineer II (Houston, TX)

Develop detailed understanding of medical devices developed and manufactured by Biotex. Design, develop, prototype, and test all aspects of firmware, mobile software, and desktop software components, systems within an agile development framework. Develop concepts for next-generation medical devices, and demonstrate these concepts through prototype design, laboratory testing, and preclinical tests. Ensure product quality by designing and developing testing, verification, and validation methods for production processes. Implement documentation updates and changes to existing products.

Requires master’s degree in Computer Science.

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Electrical Engineer I

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer II to join our fast-growing Biotex product development team. We are looking for a strong results-driven Quality Team Lead with prior medical device experience or who worked in a medical device capacity. The candidate must have strong collaborative communication skills and be able to handle multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, prototype and test all aspects of electrical components, systems, and products, including the assembly and part drawings and other required documentation from design concept to manufacturing release.
• Perform engineering analysis, design, design assurance, and sustaining responsibilities for medical device electronic hardware, principally in analog, digital, embedded controls, interfacing, and power systems integration of Class II and III active medical devices.
• Develop concepts for next-generation medical devices, and demonstrate these concepts through prototype design, laboratory testing, and pre-clinical tests.
• Lead the identification and execution of medical device engineering projects, including the planning (task, schedule, and budget), execution, and reporting of the associated activities and milestones.
• Perform or lead bench testing, design verification, and validation activities, including associated documentation and records of new medical devices and expansion of existing products.
• Participate in all aspects of medical device product design, including specifications development, architecture design, schematic capture and layout, hardware selection processes, PCB assembly, risk analysis, test method development, and design reviews as project leader, participant, and independent reviewer, as applicable.
• Develop, evaluate, and/or select new design methodologies and technologies that drive the development of a new generation of medical devices as well as support current ones.
• Develop engineering changes and engineering drawings with minimal design requirements and instructions.
• Create document packages that specify the complete design intent of a product, including drawings, Bill of Materials, and Engineering Change Orders.
• Interface with program management.
• Provide oral and written high-quality status updates and meet commitments.
• Serve as client liaison and/or team leader in providing support and direction to an assigned team, including facilitating the team and client communications and project budget adherence, including planned corrective actions as needed.
• Manage and support improvement activities in conformance with established programs and objectives per the Quality Management System.
• Be responsible for the performance appraisal, development, and training of engineers and perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with business development activities, e.g., defining project scope, timeline, and budget for proposals and quotes.
• Review project budgets for accuracy and sensibility.
• Maintain and increase job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art, ongoing research in the field, etc.
• Participate in educational opportunities and read professional publications.
• Maintain personal networks and participate in professional organizations.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering (MS preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years of professional, scientific, and/or biotechnology project management experience with mandatory experience in device development
• Experience with device approval process preferred (e.g., 510K application, De Novo application)
• Strong computer skills, including the MS Office suite and MS Project
• Proven track record of system engineering on complex hardware systems
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, illustrations, and written documents
• Experience designing and building low-power miniaturized analog and digital systems
• Experience managing noise and maintaining signal integrity
• Prior experience integrating Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, WiFi, and NFC, for data communication
• Expertise at schematic capture, layout (Altium Designer preferred), and design for Assembly/Manufacturing
• Experience designing PCB assembly test fixtures, test methods, and design verification plans
• Experience with programming languages such as C, MATLAB, and LabVIEW
• Demonstrated experience as a self-starter and a fast learner, able to work efficiently responding to changing priorities with minimal disruption
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, research skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines, manage projects across several collaborators, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write clear reports, proposals, etc., and efficiently discuss the same with other scientists, engineers, and customers