R&D Senior Device Software Development Engineer

Requisition ID: 5292
Job Title: R&D Senior Device Software Development 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. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.
The Role
R&D Senior Device Software Development Engineer
Purpose of the Position:
This individual will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of Device Software for new products and changes and improvements to Device Software for existing products. You will plan, lead, and execute technical and cross-functional project work that may include efforts in various phases of medical device product development, including design and development planning, requirements definition, product development, root cause analysis, supporting test protocol development, and supporting design verification/validation. You must be capable of identifying, breaking down, and solving complex technical problems resulting in robust solutions.
Responsibilities (fundamental job duties):

• Technical leadership for the Device Software Development effort for a medical device
• Work with the program leader, and other engineering discipline team leaders, to design innovative software architecture, leading to an understanding of the overall development plan as well as identifying technology roadmaps and gap assessments.
• Must have and be able to build out a broad working knowledge of multiple software systems including: firmware/embedded systems; SoC platforms; wireless connectivity; device drivers; data security and encryption for confidential patient information; data analysis and visualization; among other relevant platforms to determine the most appropriate architecture build for multiple generations of a new instrumentation and digital health system.
• Perform software unit requirement analysis;
• Prepare software unit architecture and designs;
• Implement software units, perform peer code review, and create software unit tests;
• Implement continuous deployment and automated verification and validation including firmware deployment to hardware devices;
• Detect, report, investigate, disposition, and fix product defects;
• Assist with escalated customer support investigations;
• Establish guidelines for and participate in the review of product engineering artifacts (e.g., specifications, designs, test descriptions, implementations, tests, records, reports, etc.);
• Assist in the preparation and review of product, engineering, and management plans and reports (e.g., program and project plans) as required;
• Under minimal direction, participate in the review and update of system specifications, designs, test descriptions, hazard analysis, validation test procedures, and related documentation;
• Mentor less senior team members and peer review product artifacts including requirement specifications, design specifications, code, etc.;
• Aid in selecting and establishing toolset and toolchains
• Establish and maintain working knowledge of technology trends and how they are or can be made relevant to our business. Partner with external vendors to access future technology roadmaps
• Engage, vet, and work with external partners for the development of system components
• Develop a close working relationship with colleagues in the sales and marketing organizations to understand the market space and to translate that knowledge to product requirements.
• Spend time in the field with physicians and key opinion leaders to develop and maintain close ties with on-the-ground happenings in our market.
• Travel- approximately 10-20%
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with partners in the Quality and Operations organization, and work to ensure smooth and timely product introductions.

Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: R&D Management
Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree in science or engineering (master's degree preferred)
Experience Requirements:

• 7+ years of overall experience in product or process development or software product development, prefer 2+ years in the medical device industry
• Strong technical acumen, problem-solving, self-motivated and independent.
• C/C++ language embedded software experience
• Small and simple operating systems like FreeRTOS
• Lightweight LCD graphics development
• Effective communication skills: listening, writing, speaking, and oral presentations.
• Proven collaboration with cross-functional/multi-disciplinary teams.
• Familiar with good documentation practices (protocols, execution, data analysis, and reports)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to improve situations with proactive problem-solving skills and solution-oriented negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in project management practices and tools
• Design for Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Experience working with international or external service providers.

• Knowledge within the medical device industry including IEC 62304 quality requirements and regulatory requirements or similar regulated experience
• Experience reading electrical schematics

Physical Demands:
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 essential functions.
Ability to travel by car and air
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand for long periods, walk and sit.
Internal Interface:
R&D, Manufacturing, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs
External Interface:
Suppliers, Vendors, Customers, Consultants, Laboratories, etc.
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 .
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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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