Job Details

Manager, Hardware Engineering

Company: Digital Surgery Systems Inc.

Job Posting Location: Goleta, California, United States

Summary

Leads a small (5-10 FTE) team of mechanical, electrical, optical, and hardware sustaining engineers to deliver robust, high performance robotic exoscope products. A proven leader and mentor that has the ability to clarify difficult technical topics and provide clear goals for the team. This person will motivate the team to create the next generation of imaging, navigation, robotic and display technologies. The position requiresself‑motivation and the ability to operate with minimal guidance to coordinate interactions with various contributors and stakeholders that surround technically complex designs. An intuitive feel for robotic, mechatronic, and optical systems is required as is the ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary engineering teams. Medical device experience is strongly preferred, and candidates must have a track record of managing engineering teams through the full product development cycle, from concept through manufacturing transfer and launch, including standards compliance, regulatory testing and submission.

Salary And Pay Transparency

Salary range for this position is between $150,000 and $185,000. Base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus and all applicable company benefits. The salary range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Cultivate a milestone‑driven culture, in which accountability, high quality standards, and team collaboration are expected.
• Critical thinking and problem solving through leadership and hands‑on management.
• Promote engineering best practices and project diligence in analysis and documentation.
• Active reviewer of all aspects of design performance, compliance, reliability, manufacturability, etc. (DFx).
• Manage the team to develop solutions that meet the defined market and product requirements.
• Manage project/individual contributor tasks per project scope and schedule using Jira or other task management tools. Phase‑based development experience preferred.
• Manage engineering documentation system and design transfer to production and/or service. PLM/PDM experience (Arena, Solidworks, Altium).
• Solid ability to level and plan resources to balance sustaining and new product development activities and adapt to changing priorities.
• Simultaneously manage multiple internal and external initiatives/projects and deliver to schedule expectations.
• Report on schedule and technical progress of the team to program management, executive leadership, and in quarterly management review meetings.
• Experienced in medical device or other FDA controlled environment, including IEC 60601, ISO 13485, ISO 14971.
• Some level of technical contribution (~10%) is expected in the individual's area of expertise.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related. Minimum of 6+ years of product development experience and 3+ years engineering management experience.

Language

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Additional Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or equivalent.

Software Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Scrum or other Agile development methodologies (Jira preferred)
• Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering concepts and best practices
• Working knowledge of Electrical Engineering concepts and best practices
• Expertise in medical device hardware development
• Experience with optical concepts, optical design and camera technology

Competencies

• Complexity – Works on issues that impact design/selling success or address future concepts, products or technologies. Creates formal networks with key decision makers and serves as external spokesperson for the organization.
• Knowledge – As an expert in the field, uses professional concepts in developing resolution to critical issues and broad design matters. Significant barriers to entry (e.g., top management review, approval) exist at this level.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goal and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments to other team members.
• Supervision – Aligns to strategic objectives when approaching critical assignments.
• Leadership – Manages multiple technical projects and engineering disciplines.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color, stereoscopic and close vision. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to computer systems and electrical devices. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com .

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