Senior Manager, Engineering - R&D

Position Summary

Electrical Engineering technical subject matter expert that provides technical direction to the electrical engineering staff while also identifying and implementing design solutions for medical devices. Accountable for the overall electrical performance of ICU Medical's infusion systems products and staff located in Lake Forest, IL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership within the team to ensure that best electrical engineering practices are being applied effectively by team members. For the wider organization this role ensures that technical considerations based on electrical engineering practice and industry standards are appropriately incorporated into current ICU Medical practice, processes and activities.
• Assisting in defining objectives for the organization, in terms of new engineering architecture and design and planning decisions for products. Once established, ensure that all objectives are met in a timely and effective manner, with the highest level of quality and compliance to company procedures while using available resources.
• Contributes technically by defining and developing optimal design solutions, creating conceptual prototypes and implementing / testing the chosen solution through a full medical device product life cycle.
• Assist the team with implementation and refinement of the Agile Hardware Development methodology.
• Demonstrates the ability to solve complex technical problems through analytical solutions.
• Support regulatory audits as Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert when necessary.
• Exceptional influence and organizational agility skills and conflict management resolution experience. Recognizes and effectively balances the interests and needs of the electrical team with those of other cross functional organizations.
• Assist with establishing budget and resource plans for electrical engineering staff.
• Conveys information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; reviews and edits written work constructively.
• Exchanges information with appropriate frequency and within a time frame to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Must be able to utilize technical leadership skills in a team environment.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight on sustaining engineering projects as needed.
• Participate in ICU Medical's Change Management Team as needed.
• Represent ICU Medical in AAMI Electrical Committees when needed.
• Ensure compliance of Electrical Engineering Lab.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
• Work on special projects as they arise.

Knowledge & Skills

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience

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