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Electrical Engineer II/ III

Electrical Engineer II/ III

CompanyNanoString Technologies
LocationBothell, WA, USA
Salary$87000 – $120000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience working in product development, sustaining, or manufacturing engineering, preferably in the medical device industry
  • B.S. and/or M.S. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
  • A practical aptitude for hands-on work with a variety of the following systems: electromechanical, optics, fluidic, and software
  • General familiarity with engineering principles in the following areas: instrument control and automation, optics and imaging, motion control, and electromechanical systems
  • Experience with ECAD software (preferably Altium or equivalent) and Product Data Management (PDM)
  • Experience with statistical analysis of complex data sets and design of experiments (DOE)
  • Knowledge of quality control principles, business processes, management systems and common software applications
  • Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to clarify and reach consensus
  • Proactive approach to issues and their resolution

Responsibilities

  • Design critical components and subsystems to improve product performance and reliability
  • Assess the risk of engineering changes and mitigate risks through design
  • Create and perform verification activities including testing and analysis
  • Create engineering change orders (ECOs), including supporting documentation, CAD, and engineering drawings
  • Perform root cause investigations to resolve issues with internal and external customers
  • Support product end of life (EOL) cycles as well as coordination of repair and refurbishment activities
  • Participate in the continuous improvement of product quality, sourcing options, and component and build costs
  • Improve manufacturing and quality processes. Develop quality control testing and test fixtures
  • Collaborate closely across functions including Quality, R&D Science, Software, Field Service

Preferred Qualifications

  • Desired: experience with electrical test equipment, oscilloscopes, soldering irons, microcontrollers (ARM), circuit board design and manufacture, etc.