Sr. Electrical Engineer

Shifamed; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Supira Medical, a clinical-stage Shifamed Portfolio Company, is developing a high flow pVAD for temporary mechanical circulatory support. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead electronic design for the Console, interfacing catheter, cable, and software, and will work with physicians and engineers to meet clinical and regulatory requirements.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, 7+ years in medical devices, strong analog/digital skills, Altium experience, and travel

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• 7+ years direct work experience in the medical device industry.
• Proficient in analog and digital electronics, including circuit design, layout, and debugging.
• Experience with Altium Designer.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 60601 compliance requirements.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Electronic design in compliance with applicable standards and product specifications.
• Electrical interfaces between catheter, cable, and software-driven console.
• Develop and/or modify product specifications.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Design and develop in-line test equipment for verification testing and manufacturing.
• Prepare verification and validation protocols and test methods.
• Contribute as part of a cross-functional team to achieve project goals.
• Interact with physicians and outside engineering experts to understand user needs.
• Contribute to the intellectual property position via invention disclosures.

Skills

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

HW-FW interaction

IEC 60601

PCB design

Schematic capture

Lab experience

Travel

Vendor relations

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering (BS+)

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Supira Medical, a clinical-stage Shifamed Portfolio Company, is developing a low-profile, high continuous flow percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD) to provide temporary mechanical circulatory support in high risk percutaneous coronary interventional (HRPCI) procedures as well as patients suffering from cardiogenic shock. To learn more about Supira Medical, please visit www.supiramedical.com.

About Shifamed

Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, Shifamed LLC is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on the development of novel medical products to address clinical needs in the rapidly evolving fields of cardiology and ophthalmology.

Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be a key member of the development team and needs to have a demonstrated ability to support a device from late stage through clinical use. The person should be a creative thinker, problem-solver and a collaborative team player. As a Senior Engineer on the Supira team, you will be part of a team responsible for the electronic design of the Console in preparation for clinical trials and product commercialization. You will be involved in design, vendor relationships and testing per applicable standards.

Responsibilities, Skills & Hands-On Experience

• Electronic design in compliance with applicable standards and product specifications.
• Electrical interfaces between catheter, cable, and software-driven console.
• Develop and/or modify product specifications.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Design, or participate in the design, of circuit boards and connector & cable assemblies. Identify & evaluate suppliers. Support sourcing of components, assemblies, and subsystems.
• Design and develop in-line test equipment for verification testing and manufacturing.
• Prepare verification and validation protocols and associated work instructions and test methods.
• Contribute as part of a cross-functional team to achieve project goals.
• Interact with physicians, outside engineering experts, and other stakeholders to understand user needs and product design criteria.
• Contribute to the intellectual property position of the company via technical brainstorming sessions, prototype reduction to practice, and invention disclosures.

Education & Work Experience

• BS degree or higher in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• 7+ years of direct work experience in the medical device industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EME product design in a medical environment.
• Proficiency in analog and digital electronics, including circuit design, layout, and debugging.
• Proficiency in the interaction of hardware and firmware.
• Understanding of electronics supplier capabilities, fabrication processes, and materials. Includes printed circuit boards & assemblies and cables & cable assemblies.
• Strong working knowledge of IEC 60601 compliance requirements.
• Experience with Altium Designer.
• Experience working in a lab environment.
• Ability to travel.

Our salary ranges are calculated by role, level, and location. Please note that your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, location, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 to $175,000 + equity + benefits.

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