Sr Systems Engineer

Overview

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About the Role

Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company, is hiring a Sr Electrical Systems Engineer for our location in Shoreview, Minnesota. In this role, you will be a key technical resource supporting all phases of new platform development ranging from concept and technology development through commercialization and post-market support.

What You Will Do

• Architect, design, develop, test and transfer to production electromechanical systems and disposables for product development activities. This includes system diagrams, architecture development, component selection and sub-system design, prototype creation, V&V activities, production tool planning and design and test fixtures for class 2 medical devices.
• Specific tasks to include electronic architecture design, block diagram creation, patient isolation design, power distribution design, component and processing platform selection, schematic entry, layout support/oversight, prototype build oversight, prototype testing, transfer to production support.
• Research product development solutions and provide analysis for product direction.
• Consult and solicit feedback from internal stakeholders to identify customer needs and translate these requirements into engineering designs.
• Optimize design and work collaboratively with other design engineers to optimize designs based on test results.
• Work with external vendors and partners to speed up product development and testing.
• Develop necessary fixtures and use off-the-shelf equipment to create test environments for evaluating performance of new ablation systems. This may include testing in phantoms, ex-vivo tissue testing, in-vivo testing, SAR field mapping, etc.
• Create related documentation and support materials in conjunction with design and development activities.
• Ensure that all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with Varian values.
• Be a hands-on technical resource for mechanical, electrical and software engineering teams by contributing to design ideas, problem solving and leading by example.
• Exemplify Varian Cultural Beliefs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Have

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical or related engineering degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in electronics design and system design for new product development.
• Technical competencies: Experience developing software driven electromechanical medical devices.
• Experience with electrical engineering design process & tools (Altium Designer): schematic capture, PCB layout, circuit simulation, component selection, patient/user safety, power distribution architecture and design.
• Experience with various wireless communications technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, RFID.
• Expert at using spectrum analyzer, high frequency scopes and other test instrumentation.
• Hands-on prototyping and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to create clear product design documentation such as concept diagrams, specifications, requirements, test plans, V&V reports.
• Experience working in a team-distributed, collaborative environment.
• Extensive hands-on experience with building, testing and debugging prototype devices.
• Experience transferring new product designs into production.
• Highly self-motivated with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt and learn new technologies with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion by effectively prioritizing, planning, tracking and executing team activities in a high-pressure environment.

What Will Set You Apart

• Having previous experience with ablation devices.
• Experience working in an ISO 13845 quality management system.
• Experience working with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) for IEC 60601 compliance.
• Experience designing equipment for MRI-compatibility.

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Who We Are / How We Work

We are a team of more than 72,000 Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients. Our portfolio supports clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become part of a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from diverse backgrounds and work together to fight disease and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Benefits and Compliance

The base pay range for this position is $131,910 – $181,379. The Company offers a benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, paid time off, and other eligible benefits.

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