Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Works at a Senior Engineer level as a technical expert and electronic systems engineer of complex medical system technologies
Assists in developing strategies, timelines and budgets to meet the corporate goals and translates those into technical goals and timelines for the engineering team
Helps formulate and plan engineering programs and leads internal project staff dictated by project and company requirements in a dynamic multitasking environment
Participates in the selection of outside consultants and contractors for device related programs and projects and provides technical oversight, guidance and approvals on projects using those resources
Coordinates external and internal project personnel to specific phases or aspects of programs
Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, IEC Standards, company standards, design for manufacture and Test and related specifications from a senior technical perspective
May be called upon as engineering liaison for pre-clinical research as required for current and future devices. May co-author pre-clinical protocols for specific engineering research
Provides technical leadership and mentoring and leads activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems
Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget
Prepares interim and completion project reports as well as working with Quality to ensure compliance to FDA design controls and IEC medical standards
This position reports to the Senior VP Engineering of Kona Medical, Inc.

Duties & Responsibilities

Interface with clinicians and others on product development and device research programs or technologies, when called upon to do so
Manages outside consultants and contractors as well as appropriate internal resources for the successful design and clinical production of focused ultrasound system.
Assists in budget planning, reporting and resolution of budget issues
Technical resource and mentor to engineering group and rest of company with respect to current and future medical devices
Outline and direct engineering verification and confidence studies and tests and author the results
Provide senior level technical input during the research and design of focused ultrasound technology devices
May co-author Product Specifications
Actively pursue intellectual property and examine where new concepts can be converted into patent applications.
Works under very general direction. Independently plans work and determines and develops approach to solution.
Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Bioengineering or a related field required
15+ years of experience; experience working with high power systems (including ultrasound) preferred
Experience in Biology or other life sciences strongly preferred
Understanding of Design Controls, GMP and Safety Agency regulations
Possess good working knowledge of lab equipment and research practices a must
Highly organized with good written and oral presentation skills specifically schedule tools
Demonstrable experience with the transfer of design into manufacturing
Ability to work independently and time manage in a highly dynamic environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Able to communicate effectively with other team members in all departments

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a resume and/or a cover letter to careers@konamedical.com for consideration. Kona Medical is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace.

Kona Medical is a venture-funded medical device company focused on developing game-changing technology for noninvasively treating hypertension. Based in Bellevue, WA, the company comprises a multidisciplinary team of seasoned, highly motivated professionals committed to establishing a world-class product.