Senior Electrical Engineer

Additional Location(s):US-MA-Marlborough

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Senior Electrical Engineer for Systems Engineering & DICE (Direct Imaging Center of Excellence)

About the role:

We are looking for a seasoned Electrical Engineer to join our R&D Endoscopy division at Boston Scientific. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be working on complex product development programs focusing on developing new electrical systems and manufacturing/test equipment as well as developing firmware and low-level software used in the development and production of medical devices. Independently or as a member of a team, this person directs, develops, monitors and executes specifications, plans, and builds of manufacturing and test equipment. The Senior Electrical Engineer is a subject matter expert in the field.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designs electrical systems and specifies electrical components; Creates electrical/firmware/software designs utilizing the departments' standard development tools and procedures.
• Run major circuit board development projects from concept to manufacturing.
• Leads or participates on project teams to develop clear specifications, evaluates feasibility of concepts, and provides formal estimates for electrical/software designs.
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate status and results.
• Leads project teams that include Designers, Engineers and Technicians in the design, assembly, and debug of equipment
• Completes FDA QSR equipment requirements by assisting in the creation of specifications and qualifications to ensure that medical devices are safe and effective for use in clinical settings.
• Lead troubleshooting of root cause and determine any field or manufacturing issues.
• Design test fixtures with automation to support high-volume mass production.
• Play a lead role in system and sub-system design and collaborate with engineering teams to achieve project goals.
• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplined product development team
• Manage third party designers, suppliers to deliver high quality engineering solutions at an accelerated pace
• Provides training as required to ensure that the controls systems can be operated effectively.
• Provides leadership role on championing functional best practices.
• Influences and defines functional, departmental, and divisional procedures through involvement with cross-functional engineering initiatives.
• Coordinates, monitors, and documents project designs, estimates, and costs.
• Complete project deliverables and monitor project schedule and scope changes to assure team can meet delivery requirements.

Required qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics, MS or PhD is preferred.
• 6+ years of engineering work experience (medical device field preferred)
• High-level knowledge of medical technologies including devices, diagnostics, and imaging
• Broad exposure to medical devices and applications
• Practical understanding of IEC 60601 standards

Preferred qualifications:

• Design of analog and digital electronics including PCB design
• Working knowledge of image/video processing; design and validate high-performance image/video processing algorithm using Matlab/Simulink/Python.
• Working knowledge of optical systems (illumination and imaging)
• Electronic troubleshooting, including use of standard measurement equipment (multi-meters, oscilloscopes)
• Electronic prototyping
• Software/Programming: MATLAB, Simulink, C++, PADs, Altium Designer, OrCad, Verilog HDL/VHDL, LabVIEW, Multisim, Intel-Quartus, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office Suite
• Implement computer vision algorithm for real-time video processing on embedded Intel/Xilinx FPGA SoC platform.
• Define hardware, firmware and software architecture of complex embedded FPGA/MCU SoC system
• Develop and execute verification and validation test protocols.

Requisition ID:592783

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substancetesting requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

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