Principal R&D Engineer - Firmware

• Write Firmware for new medical devices and systems*

• Create technical firmware documentation for Production and Research and Development*

• Manage technical development as a Technical Leader within a multidisciplinary project team*

• Provide technical support and perform tasks within multidisciplinary project team*

• Document research and development process through lab notebooks, engineering protocols, and engineering reports *

• Identify and utilize vendors in the development of Penumbra, Inc. products *

• Perform research and integrate new technologies into existing and future products*

• Train engineers, technicians and assemblers in new processes and methods*

• Evaluate prototypes against standards or specifications and troubleshoot problems to assess root cause and corrective action*

• Interpret and communicate test results*

• Solve practical problems encountered*

• Document findings and recommendations*

• Create and modify product design specifications*

• Select, manage, train, and develop staff. Establish objectives and assignments and provide ongoing feedback through performance reviews and development plans. *

• Adhere to the Company's Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. *

• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *

• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. *

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences or related technical field with 5+ years of engineering experience in the medical device industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Programming experience required, proficiency in languages such as C or C++, and Python preferred

• Hands-on experience developing prototype software/firmware for hardware such as PCB, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar required

• Embedded systems design, Unit testing, end to end testing on HW, communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, USB), Algorithm design, Signal Processing, Microcontrollers (STM32, ARM Cortex M4/M7 etc.), controls algorithm (ex. PWM, PID), RTOS

• Familiarity of IEC 62304 standard preferred

• Familiarity with board bring up, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, Connectivity (BLE, Bluetooth, NFC, NFMI) preferred

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related technical field a plus

• Sound understanding of engineering and scientific principles

• Proficiency with computers and software applications

• Hands-on laboratory skills and demonstrated analytical skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required

• Knowledge of GMP/Quality System Regulations and clean room environment practices

• General office, laboratory, and clean room environments.

• Willingness and ability to work on site.

• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens

• Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to move between buildings and floors.

• Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.

• Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.

• Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.

• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.

• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.

• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

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