Principal Controls Systems Engineer

Company: Medtronic GmbH
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

The Minimally Invasive Therapies Group of Medtronic strives toenable earlier diagnosis, better treatment, faster complication-free recovery,and enhanced patient outcomes through less invasive surgical solutions Impact patient outcomes.--Come for a job, stay for a career. RESPIRATORY INTERVENTIONS (RI), a divisionof MITG, offers a portfolio of innovative solutionsthat spans the continuum of care. We focus on expanding global access to ourtherapies that improve clinical outcomes for patients with respiratorycompromise. A Day in the Life TheSenior Control Engineer will be a member of the R&D engineering teamworking in the development and support of respiratory and patient monitoringproducts. Senior Control SystemsEngineers are expected to work with other members of the engineering staff toprovide technical systems level expertise and solutions to engineeringproblems. The Senior Control Systems Engineer will also participate in thecreation of test plans, design verification requirements, and other projectdocumentation. ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:

• Workswith teams to develop systems architectures for life support ventilators.
• Usesmodeling, hardware-in-the-loop simulation and actual devices to develop, debugand evaluate system behavior.
• Designs,develops and revises algorithms to implement, refine, and enhance productfeatures.
• Workswith other technical disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Software andClinical) to develop, implement, and verify system solutions for a life supportventilator.
• Performssystem-level or component-level analysis.
• Adheresto defined development procedures.
• Definesand develops Use Cases for products based on the environment of clinical use.
• Providesclinical relevance for parameters identified.
• Developsspecifications for ventilation breath delivery parameters in different modes ofoperation.
• Evaluatesperformance of products based on industry practices and studies.
• Responsiblefor evaluation of product performance and system verification and workproducts.
• Designand development of test systems required for verification.
• Developand execute test protocols for system verification.
• Implementssystem verification in accordance with defined development procedures.
• Providesfeedback to improve system verification and document quality.
• Functionswell in a team environment.
• Generateshigh-quality work products. DEPARTMENTSPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Participatesin other activities, such as performing hazard and risk analysis, reviews ofdesigns and tests, etc. Supportshardware, software and systems level verification and validation testing. Mayprovide hardware and firmware support on existing sustaining products. Maywork on process improvement activities. Otherduties as assigned with or without accommodation. PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:
  The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this jobdescription are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also requiredto interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Must Have: Minimum Requirements
  
  • Bachelors degree required
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experienceNice to Have
    
    • Familiar with control systems design
    • Familiar with classical and modern controlsystems designtheory, digital signal processing
    • BS in Engineering (Biomedical, Controls,Mechanical, or Electrical) + 7 years or equivalent (Advanced degree preferred)
    • 10+ years engineering experience inindustry (i.e. medical, aeronautics, nuclear, defense, etc.).
    • Proficient with MATLAB and Simulinkmodeling/simulation
    • Fluent in C/C++ programming language
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Familiar with systems engineeringprocesses, in particular top down design using system requirements.
    • Experience or significant interest inmedical systems or the interaction between devices and the human physiology.
    • Able to work in a cross functional teamenvironment. Skills/Competencies:
      • Knowledge of automated test systems.
      • Medical instrument developmentexperience is a plus.
      • Experience with a documented productdevelopment process or familiarity with FDA and ISO standards is a plus.
      • Familiar with risk management techniques(i.e. Risk Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault TreeAnalysis (FTA), etc.) is a plus.
      • Familiarity with FDA Quality SystemsRegulations (QSR) is a plus.
      • Knowledge of automated test systems is aplus. Other Skills:
        • Good communication skills
        • Good team player
          About Medtronic
          
          
          Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
          
          We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.
          
          Physical Job Requirements
          
          The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America) Additional Information
          • Travel: No Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here .

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