Software Development Engineer

Software Development Engineer – R&D

MEDELA, LLC in McHenry, IL

Hybrid Role; 2-3 days on-site. Candidate needs to be within commuting distance to McHenry, IL.

Starting Salary at $95K plus bonus

We are not accepting candidates from recruiting firms or agencies.

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Medela LLC is seeking a Software Development Engineer – R&D

You will be contributing to the global research and development of products through embedded software engineering for medical devices and related products aligned to the Medela strategy.

• Design and implement safety-critical software features for enteral feed pump systems, including precise flow rate control, occlusion detection, and alarm management
• Demonstrated proficiency with Git open-source version control system that helps software development teams manage source code version control, including experience with branching strategies, code review processes, and managing multiple development streams in a regulated environment
• Proficiency in computer languages including C, C++, and Python coupled with knowledge of computer principles, communications, networking, and operating systems
• Demonstrated experience utilizing embedded real-time operating systems
• Strong familiarity with common embedded serial protocols (SPI, I2C, UART) and USB device implementation. Familiarity with debugging protocols (JTAG/SWD). 
• Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, WiFi, or Ethernet) and wireless communications (Bluetooth/BLE) and knowledge of secure communication principles is a plus.
• Experience working in Agile development teams, including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and adapting Agile practices to meet regulatory requirements

Medela's US-based manufacturing and development facility is headquartered in McHenry, Illinois. www.medela.com

This position requires an on-site presence in McHenry, IL three days a week.

What We Offer our Software Development Engineer – R&D

• Competitive Salary starting at $95K plus bonus
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• 401K with match
• Money Purchase Plan
• 16-week Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO package, including 14 paid holidays
• A great place to work!

Education/Experience Requirements-Software Development Engineer – R&D

• Bachelor's degree in Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering or related field required along with solid experience in an embedded programming environment.
• Minimum three years' experience in design and implementation of complex embedded software electromechanical systems (experience in medical devices preferred).
• Proficiency in computer languages including C, C++, and Python coupled with knowledge of computer principles, communications, networking and operating systems.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing embedded real-time operating systems.
• Ability to bridge cross-functional project needs through extensive system integration experience with microcontroller based hardware and software.
• Applied knowledge of regulatory guidance on design controls and software validation.
• Demonstrable experience bringing at least one regulated software product through a regulatory clearance process
• Preferred understanding and hands-on implementation experience with ISO 13485 quality management systems a specific quality management system (QMS) standard designed exclusively for the medical device industry, ensuring consistent quality and patient safety throughout the entire lifecycle of a medical device, from design and production to disposal and IEC 62304 software development processes, including: software maintenance planning, problem resolution tracking, change management processes, configuration management, software architecture documentation, risk management documentation.

This is not a job description. More details will be provided regarding the functions of this position.

We are not accepting candidates from recruiting firms or agencies.

At Medela, you will be joining a global community of colleagues, united by the purpose that drives our business: helping people. Me