Immucor, Inc. is a global in-vitro diagnostics company specializing in the area of pre-transfusion diagnostics. We develop, manufacture, and sell products used by hospital blood banks, clinical laboratories, and blood donor centers to detect and identify certain properties of human blood prior to patient transfusion.
We have revolutionized the industry through our dedication to automating manual processes in the blood bank laboratory.
We are looking for an exceptional Electrical Systems Engineer to join our R&D team in Norcross, GA. This person will be a key problem solver and a potential core team leader to plan and lead cross-functional product development projects, from concept to manufacturing. This is a rare opportunity for a truly motivated individual to participate in the development of several new products related to blood transfusions. The ideal candidate will have a logical approach to the solution of problems and to the product development process with the capacity for original thinking. Candidates should be prepared to present previous product development work during the interview process to demonstrate their abilities and experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Use expert technical skills, conceive, plan and lead R&D product development activities to achieve project goals.
- Leverage understanding of first engineering principles, advanced engineering methods, data and judgment to influence the course of product development activities.
- Apply technical expertise in mechanisms, fluidics and electronics to lead efforts in test method development, implementation and validation for medical device/systems.
- Lead efforts in creating and developing fixtures and building test stations for characterization, experimenting and testing novel medical device/systems.
- Responsible for assessing design feasibility and verifying product functionality and/or confirm product capabilities.
- Design experiments using DOE methodology and analyze the test results using statistical tools. Interpret the results correctly and provide feedback effectively for design improvements.
- Participate in the design of new products and design improvements to existing products.
- Participate in the evaluation and assessment of competitive products, processes and/or new trends.
Engage with the OEM’s to provide technical oversight and guidance on the evolution of the design.
Skills and Qualifications:
- BS in Electrical Engineering required. Advanced degree (MS/PhD) strongly preferred
- 10 years minimum relevant experience as a mechanical/biomedical/product development engineer (Minimum 5 years of medical device experience)
- Demonstrated ability to effectively and clearly communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals and teams
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as a good background in product development process
- Instrument automation or scientific instrumentation required
- Experience with ISO requirements and GMP guidelines, FDA regulations, medical device design control, and manufacturing scale-up processes
- Strong project management, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills to work within tight deadlines
- Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) experience a plus
- Track record of career advancement
