Senior Hardware Engineer

Requisition ID:
5309
Job Title:
Senior Hardware Engineer
Job Country:
United States (US)
Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.
At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.
The Avanos

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy:


This Policy applies to U.S.
customer-facing / field-based employees & Avanos leadership:
All U.S.
customer-facing / field-based employees hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Proof of being fully vaccinated does not need to be disclosed until a job offer has been made but must be submitted within 48 hours after the acceptance of the job offer.
If you have a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice that precludes you from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, you may apply for an exemption or deferral after you accept the job offer and before your scheduled start date.
The reasonable accommodation provided to the employee, if any, will depend on the employee's job and the applicable facts, but it may include weekly COVID-19 testing and masking requirements.
New hires who do not submit, before their scheduled start date, proof of being fully vaccinated or a request for a reasonable accommodation will have their job offer revoked.
Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter.
We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery.
Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries.
Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS.
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The Role
Position Purpose
Avanos is seeking a team-oriented Senior Hardware Engineer to join the newly established R&D Hardware Engineering team.
This position will lead hardware architecture planning, design, and development for new electronic medical devices and support existing product hardware initiatives in all the phases of the product cycle.
Reports to the Manager of Hardware/ Software Engineering
Accountabilities / Expectations / Responsibilities

Be a hardware technical lead on electronic medical device projects, developing hardware architectures and design across the Avanos portfolio.
Design and develop electronic hardware architecture, PCBs, and schematics using Altium or equivalent CAD tools and board bring up.
Guide PCB layout
Implement best DFM practices.
Program FPGAs or microcontrollers to collect/organize data from various ICs/sensors via any manner of serial/parallel communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, USB, 8b10b) and disseminate that data in a multitude of ways (e.g., serial outputs such as USB, UART, biphase)
Build test fixtures, automate testing, and iterate/troubleshoot prototypes.
Develop test plans and support Verification and Validation activities.
Document hardware architecture, design descriptions, test protocols and reports.
Support risk management activities (Hazards Analysis, UFMEA, DFMEA, etc.)
Provide technical support for sustaining changes to commercialized products for any hardware needs.
Present technical updates to senior leadership in a clear and effective manner.
Support technical diligence activities as part of broader M&A initiatives.
Work in a highly collaborative environment with cross-functional teams such as software, firmware, commercial teams, systems, and vendors.
Work closely with a mix of internal resources and external vendors (contract manufacturers, design firms, etc.).
Balance technical complexity, standards and regulations, stakeholder needs and project timelines.
Qualifications
Required

Bachelor's degree or Masters's in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
5+ years of demonstrated experience in R&D in designing hardware systems for electromechanical medical devices.
Proven experience of taking concepts from prototype to product launch.
Proficient in PCB design and CAD simulation tools, LabView, Python, or similar platforms for testing.
Experience working with internal and external manufacturers both in the design phase as well as the design transfer and qualification process.
Prior experience executing complex electronic Class II or Class III medical devices.
Excellent and demonstratable written and verbal technical communications skills.
Experience in medical device EMC and EMI testing.
Experience in translating technical requirements and specifications to Verification and Validation protocols.
A minimum of 10%-30% travel will be required.
Preferred

Strong understanding of industry best practices, global medical design standards, and relevant FDA guidance (e.g., ISO-13485, IEC-60601, ISO-14971, IEC-62304, IEC-60812, ISO 62366, cybersecurity, etc.).
Experience supporting risk management activities (Hazards Analysis, UFMEA, DFMEA, etc.).
Strong ability to work with statistical and technical software (MATLAB, Minitab, JIRA, etc.) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Six Sigma or Agile Development Certification

This role can be in-person or hybrid.
If hybrid, a minimum of 3 days/week will be on-site.
Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here .
Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture.
Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.
Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits.
We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.
Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.
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