Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
The Medical Device Solution team is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer as a core team member in the design and development of medical products and systems. This position is located in Columbus, Ohio. This role leads/supports all phases of product design including conceptualization, feasibility assessment/demonstration, testing and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and/or support brainstorming activities to investigate unusual design challenges where considerable judgment, creativity and innovation are required to identify the problem and provide input into a solution. Use your experience to recommend a technical approach and assess its feasibility.
- Support the development of product design requirements and system architecture.
- Develop analog and digital circuit designs for systems and/or subsystems based upon requirements.
- Lead engineering efforts to fabricate, test, debug, and implement electrical hardware and/or firmware designs.
- Contribute to project planning and engineering resource management.
- Complete projects/tasks within budget, on schedule while generating appropriate design documentation and communicating results/progress to project leadership and clients.
- Follow Battelle’s ISO 13485 quality system processes and procedures. Lead and/or participate in process improvement efforts and technology initiatives.
- Lead project teams, mentor junior team members and interns.
- Lead or support development of client proposals.
Key Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline AND 6+ years of relevant experience; M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline AND 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field.
- Background in product development process, operating under Quality System and Design Controls
- US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
- Experience with analog, digital, and electro-mechanical circuits and components.
- Experience with development and testing of embedded systems and power supply circuits.
- Experience with the integration of hardware and software/firmware systems.
- Experience with developing, testing, and modeling of electromagnetic and/or RF circuits.
- Working knowledge of the product design process, electronic manufacturing processes and design documentation requirements
- Experience in schematic capture (i.e., Altium), circuit board layout, and design-for-manufacturing process.
- Experience using structured methodologies and analysis techniques such as circuit simulation (i.e., SPICE), FMEA, tolerance analysis, experimental design, and evaluation.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting and fault isolation techniques
- Experience with applying safety standards requirements (IEC, UL, TUV) to the product design process.
- Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, and a problem solver who works well within a team environment.
- Excellent oral/written communication skills to support interaction with cross-functional team members, internal management, and clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in medical products operating under a registered QS and under FDA Design Controls.
- Experience in medical device design and testing for regulatory/ compliance (i.e. IEC 60601)
- Experience with communications standards and protocols including NFC, USB, I2C, SPI, Bluetooth, and/or Wi-Fi.
- Working knowledge of advanced circuit materials and miniaturization techniques.
- Working knowledge and experience in risk analyses (i.e., ISO 14971).
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Citizenship: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
- Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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