VAVE Electrical Systems Engineer-Health Tech

Celestica is a global leader in the electronics industry, focusing on delivering end-to-end product lifecycle solutions. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to optimize component costs and implement design changes for medical devices, acting as a technical interface with customers and suppliers throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Apply understanding of component technologies, both passive and active, and key characteristics that drive cost to potential substitution and positioning
• Initiate design changes for high efficiency, low cost, high reliability
• Technical lead between customer engineering team and key engineering suppliers, driving cost takeout and value engineering for medical devices
• Leading a multi-disciplined team and coordinating efforts to efficiently resolve roadblocks during cost take out exercises
• Create and/or manage product level and system level design/redesign for function, cost, reliability
• Manage product and system level implementation by overseeing execution by Celestica product design partners
• Understanding ISO 13485 requirements for medical device engineering changes

Requirements:

• Seven to ten years of relevant experience in the design of medical devices and solutions
• Involved in qualification of end units and follow on support of customers during these phases
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment used for electrical medical systems and subassemblies
• Strong knowledge of materials and components used in the construction of medical systems and subassemblies
• Strong understanding of digital components and key characteristics that allow for substitution
• Understanding of IEC 60601-1 Electrical Medical Device Safety Standard
• Understanding of ISO 13485 as it relates to Design Control for medical devices
• Understanding of Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience
• An 'out of the box' thinker with a strong desire to do things differently, challenge the status quo and find creative profitable solutions
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent interpersonal skills - communication, negotiation and problem resolution
• Excellent project management, presentation, database management and computer skills
• Strategic mindset with practical orientation
• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects and coordinate multiple deadlines, with prioritization
• Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual environment
• A recognized leader with the ability to effectively organize cross-functional teams and manage and motivate others
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships quickly and effectively with counterparts, leaders, key stakeholders and customers globally
• Moderate travel (up to 10%)