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Principal Electrical EngineerMicroTransponder • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55401
Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

MicroTransponder • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55401
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About MicroTransponder

MicroTransponder, Inc. is dedicated to transforming the lives of stroke survivors through its innovative neurostimulation technology. The company's flagship product, the FDA-approved Vivistim Paired VNS System, enhances stroke rehabilitation by pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with physical and occupational therapy. This approach leverages the brain's neuroplasticity to improve upper limb function, offering new hope to those with chronic arm and hand impairments following an ischemic stroke.

By integrating this therapy into rehabilitation programs, MicroTransponder aims to help stroke survivors regain independence in daily activities and enhance their quality of life. The company's commitment to advancing stroke recovery is evident in its ongoing research and collaboration with healthcare providers to make this therapy accessible to more patients.

About the role

The Principal Electrical Engineer's primary responsibility is to support the electrical development

and maintenance of MicroTransponder's products and systems including the Vivistim Paired

VNS Therapy system. This role includes development for new products, continuation activities

to maintain existing products, and support for manufacturing processes.

The successful candidate will work closely with in-house teams (Quality, Operations,

Regulatory, Marketing, Clinical, and Sales), external contract design partners, and clinicians to

ensure products are developed, supported, and meet customer needs while adhering to design

controls, applicable standards, and regulations.

What you'll do

  • Support product development projects through the full lifecycle, concept to production

transfer, as dictated by design controls. This may include deliverables such as : concept

generation, schedule generation, identifying resource requirements, developing design

requirements, verifying and validating design requirements, and transfer to production.

  • Manage and execute continuation activities for internal and contract manufacturer

    • changes and projects. This may include managing a project and / or being an individual

    contributor as required by the task.

  • Support maintenance of existing devices and systems through technical evaluation of

    • field returns, feedback, and complaints.

  • Executes as technical lead on projects and / or deliverables not requiring a larger project

    • team. This may include identifying requirements, tasks, schedule, budget and

    completing these deliverables and documentation with minimal external support.

  • Ensure compliance to electrical safety standards IEC60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2, and to

    • other product specific international standards including ISO 14708-3.

  • Develop and perform, or guide development and performance of bench-top testing and

    • verification / validation activities per applicable standards and product requirements. This

    includes documentation of test protocols and results to meet design control and quality

    system requirements.

  • Participate in Design Assurance activities including risk assessment and FMEA.
  • Provide technical support for product manufacturing including development and

    • validation of manufacturing and test processes.

  • Support analysis of product and clinical data through direct analysis and development of

    • automated systems to process data.

  • Apply engineering knowledge and knowledge of medical device industry to proactively

    • assist company in developing strategic plans for development of new products and

    enhancements to existing products.

  • Generate and leverage existing and new intellectual property for new therapy and / or clinical use.
  • Provide technical supervision and mentorship to lower-level electrical engineers and

    • direction to other technical personnel including external contractors as required.

    Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical engineering from an accredited university.
  • 8+ years of experience in medical device development; or equivalent combination of

    • relevant experience and education. Active implantable medical device experience

    preferred.

  • Proficient with development of electrical components and systems
  • Experience with electrical test equipment including digital multimeter, power supply,

    • oscilloscope, and spectrum analyzer

  • Excellent English language skills (verbal and written)

    • Equal Opportunity Employer

    MicroTransponder, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Benefits

    MicroTransponder provides a comprehensive benefits program to employees. It includes medical, dental and vision plans along with an FSA. Employees may participate in the company 401(k) plan with company matching. The company offers an unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) program and approximately 15 paid company holidays per year.

    Apply now

    The pay range for this role is :

    110,000 - 160,000 USD per year(US)

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    Principal Electrical Engineer • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55401