Senior Electrical Engineer

About Us:
 

Biolinq is a venture-backed clinical stage medical device company developing a wearable biosensor platform that measures biomarkers important to the management of many clinical conditions including diabetes. Our products are reliable, affordable and designed with a core focus on user experience. Our team is driven to develop products that will change the way patients manage their health. We are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of all our team members and strive to create a positive and creative work environment. The Senior Director Electrical Engineering will manage a team of experienced and junior engineers to plan and execute engineering development for a novel intradermal biosensor technology\. You will be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to drive success. This is a highly influential role spanning R&D and pilot-scale production.

Position Summary:

The position is for a Senior Electrical Engineer to spearhead the development, launch and field support of electrical and Firmware engineering teams in close collaboration with mechanical engineering, sensor/algorithm, and advance research teams for wearable medical devices. You will be responsible for driving innovation, establishing engineering goals and executing on those toward success. You will lead the design, implementation, and testing of embedded systems for body-worn products. You will also be responsible for managing the engineering support and sustaining activities of released products. You will hire, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. You will identify and resolve issues related to schedule conflicts, project scope, risk assessment and resource availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fills role of Electrical/Electronic SME on R&D technical initiatives. 
• Interacts with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive technical strategies for product development, and support initiatives. 
• Mentors junior engineering staff on best engineering design and validation practices. Implements the appropriate level of engineering process, rigor and cross-functional review within R&D teams.
• Develops strong relationships with cross-functional team members to accomplish agreed deliverables, timelines and methodology. 
• Self-motivated, proactive and creative in problem solving. 
• Expertise with CAD and electronic lab tools. Some programming experience (board bring-up and test) strongly preferred.
• Analyzes data and proposes product specifications to determine feasibility of product proposals. Provides critical feedback, analysis, and solution proposals in response to challenges. 
• Develops a strong relationship and shared vision with senior management. Helps establish a common vision of development plans and priorities that align with corporate goals.
• Is committed to and conforms to the company quality system procedures as documented.
• Contributes to design reviews and other key meetings to drive technical solutions for product improvement
• Contributes to functional team activities for complex projects from concept to regulatory approval, to commercialization.
• Contributes to driving Biolinq’s improved gross margin with design improvements
• Identifies and resolves complicated issues to schedule, resources, scope, and risk assessment.
• Works directly with corporate partners, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications/Education:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of electronic R&D experience. 
• Deep expertise in best engineering practices (including Agile development methodology) preferred.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively within and across the discipline
• Evidence of successful transition of engineering design project output to large volume manufacturing and life-cycle support (DFM, DFT, DFS).
• In-depth knowledge of the product development process and medical device design control requirements is required (21 CFR 820, ISO 13485). Working knowledge of GMP’s and ISO standards.
• Medical device design experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical and business information clearly and effectively through informal and formal documents, reports, and presentations to senior management.

Working Conditions

General office and laboratory

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, life and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, holidays, and PTO.

At Biolinq we fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable federal, state and/or local laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal, state and/or local employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws. To the extent required by applicable law, The Company maintains a smoke- free workplace.

As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Biolinq supports pay transparency internally and during the recruitment process.  The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this role is: $125,000 to $140,000.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  Actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, education, certifications, and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the job across the U.S.  The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.  Biolinq also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and any written agreement between the parties.  Your recruiter can share more about the total compensation package during the hiring process.  

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Biolinq Talent Acquisition at Careers@biolinq.com