Electrical Engineer II

Job Title: Electrical Engineer IIJob ID: 23790Location: Mounds View Minnesota 55112Duration: 12 MonthsPay Range: $50.00-$55.00 per Hr on W2JOB DESCRIPTIONCan you please confirm your top 3 skills sets required?#1 I m looking an engineer who doesn t feel they must be doing hardcore research and development to provide high value. Looking for someone that is capable and interested in solving problems and achieving results, whether or not the problem statement is highly technical.#2 - Engineering design change management/documentation in a regulated environment.#3 Recent demonstrated capability in basic engineering skills such circuit schematic design/comprehension and benchtop electrical testing with various lab equipment.Can you please confirm the 3 main responsibilities/day to day activities required for this role?#1 Performing product failure analysis.#2 Processing engineering change records in Agile and Windchill.#3 Taking work direction from senior engineering staff to satisfy various engineering tasks as needed.What products (if any) will this role support? CRM market released Instruments (non-implanted medical devices) such as pacemaker programmers, home monitors, patient assistants, and temporary external pacemakers.What is your target years of experience? Open to 0-5 years of experience with a target of 2-3.When do you plan to start interviewing? I would expect to start reaching out to candidates a week or two after we get a bolus of applicants in.Will you be looking to hire and start ASAP or will the start date be delayed? The hire will not happen until FY27, so May at the earliest. Based on how fiscal years start, my gut tells me it s likely closer to June.Will the contingent worker be working remotely or onsite, or both (if both, please confirm possible schedule)? Role will be onsite, which means 4 days expected in-office with 1 day of flexibility to work from home per week on average.This position is for a junior to mid level electrical engineer to provide assistance to the CRM Instruments HW Released Product Engineering group (a.k.a. continuation engineering, sustaining engineering, product support). This group participates in several cross functional teams for market released external medical instrumentation products. Cross functional project teams include members from Product Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sourcing, Contract Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Reliability, and Regulatory functions. The group s primary objective is to provide the design expertise necessary to support continuity of quality and compliant products. This electrical engineer will be taking work direction from the engineers on staff to fulfill various technical and documentation responsibilities.Position Responsibilities:* Assess supplier driven changes, component changes, and component obsolescence for potential impact against product functional requirements and document the testing required or rationale (analysis) for no testing.* Create test plans and reports, and coordinate product testing.* Evaluate returned product to determine the root cause of field returns and establish design improvements.* Create and implement engineering changes in Client s Product Data Management system. This includes leading the cross functional change review and approval process.* Communicate technical details and achieve the necessary understanding and trust from non-technical audiences.* Provide technical expertise to support electrical and mechanical projects that expand the capabilities of existing product and system solutions.* Review and analyze circuit schematics and technical component specifications.* Design, simulate, and test analog and digital circuits either independently or while working closely with a design technician for the development of improved solutions and evaluation of returned product.* Generate high quality formal documentation and records.* Manage, configure, track, verify, and transport test samples.* Assess the impact of changing regulatory standards on existing medical products and assess the impact of changes in medical products against existing regulatory standards.* Typical issues are reactive and are often urgent, so priorities change frequently, and issues must be resolved quickly to assure quality and continuity of supply. Some issues requiring resolution may contain a mechanical element as well. Leverage area expertise and learn new design elements to quickly become the design expert as issues require.Required Qualifications:* 0 to 5 years industry experience* Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or another Engineering with a very strong focus in electronics* Must have the capability of functioning independently as an Electrical Engineer with minimal supervision* Skills include analog/digital circuit design and troubleshooting, laboratory practices, circuit simulation, product testing, and design of experiments* Demonstrated problem solving skills* Strong written communication skills* Proven experience working effectively both independently and with multi-functional teams.* Desired Qualifications:* Experience in a regulated industry (e.g. medical, aerospace, military).* Experience in the development or support of medical products* Experience with evolving technology such as USB, Bluetooth, mobile (cellular) technology, and WiFi* Experience in manufacturing or post market support* General understanding of how to interpret and apply industry recognized standards, especially for medical electronic products* Strong verbal skills* Experience with quick turn assignmentsResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University). DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments. Organizational Impact: Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments. Contributes to the completion of project milestones . May have some involvement in cross functional assignments. Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues or other job areas but typically are not complex . Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area. Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts . External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature. Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decisionmaking. Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or employee in Support Career Stream. Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Requires a University Degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.