Senior Electrical Engineer

Description

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About Us:
 

Biolinq is a venture-backed clinical stage medical device company developing a wearable biosensor platform that measures biomarkers important to the management of many clinical conditions including diabetes. Our products are reliable, affordable and designed with a core focus on user experience. Our team is driven to develop products that will change the way patients manage their health. We are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of all our team members and strive to create a positive and creative work environment. The Senior Director Electrical Engineering will manage a team of experienced and junior engineers to plan and execute engineering development for a novel intradermal biosensor technology\. You will be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to drive success. This is a highly influential role spanning R&D and pilot-scale production.

Position Summary:

The position is for a Senior Electrical Engineer to spearhead the development, launch and field support of electrical and Firmware engineering teams in close collaboration with mechanical engineering, sensor/algorithm, and advance research teams for wearable medical devices. You will be responsible for driving innovation, establishing engineering goals and executing on those toward success. You will lead the design, implementation, and testing of embedded systems for body-worn products. You will also be responsible for managing the engineering support and sustaining activities of released products. You will hire, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. You will identify and resolve issues related to schedule conflicts, project scope, risk assessment and resource availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fills role of Electrical/Electronic SME on R&D technical initiatives. 
• Interacts with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive technical strategies for product development, and support initiatives. 
• Mentors junior engineering staff on best engineering design and validation practices. Implements the appropriate level of engineering process, rigor and cross-functional review within R&D teams.
• Develops strong relationships with cross-functional team members to accomplish agreed deliverables, timelines and methodology. 
• Self-motivated, proactive and creative in problem solving. 
• Expertise with CAD and electronic lab tools. Some programming experience (board bring-up and test) strongly preferred.
• Analyzes data and proposes product specifications to determine feasibility of product proposals. Provides critical feedback, analysis, and solution proposals in response to challenges. 
• Develops a strong relationship and shared vision with senior management. Helps establish a common vision of development plans and priorities that align with corporate goals.
• Is committed to and conforms to the company quality system procedures as documented.
• Contributes to design reviews and other key meetings to drive technical solutions for product improvement
• Contributes to functional team activities for complex projects from concept to regulatory approval, to commercialization.
• Contributes to driving Biolinq’s improved gross margin with design improvements
• Identifies and resolves complicated issues to schedule, resources, scope, and risk assessment.
• Works directly with corporate partners, as appropriate.

Requirements

Required Qualifications/Education:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred.