Embedded Software Engineer required by innovative MedTech company in Clare to participate in electronic design feasibility for IEC 62304-compliant products. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering / Software Development
• 3-5 years of experience in firmware development
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ programming languages
• Strong knowledge of the fundamental electronic principles and circuit design
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to demonstrate logical troubleshooting steps when working on electronic and software bugs
• Strong skills in bench testing and fault-finding
• Familiarity with PCB schematic and layout software tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills as they will be developing requirements and design documents

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Experience in medical devices is highly desired
• Development of firmware to IEC 62304
• Design of flex-rigid and flexible PCBs
• Source code control with version control tools (GIT, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Communication protocols: Bluetooth, WLAN, TCP/IP, RS232, RS485 etc.
• RTOS experience (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, etc.)
• Experience in good design practices for EMC/EMI and electrical safety testing
• Experience with 60601-1 and 60601-1-2 (EMC) testing
• Customer-facing experience is also desired, as this position may be dealing directly with customers and/or partners
• Knowledge of international standards/regulations in the electronic industry is desired but not essential
• To be versatile in your day-to-day activities by providing cross-departmental support when necessary
• Experience in Altium preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead and participate in electronic design feasibility, requirement specification, architecture design, iterative prototype design, system integration and design verification testing
• Draft electronic schematics, PCB layout using eCAD (Altium preferred)
• Prepare PCB fabrication specifications
• Liaise with in-house PCBA manufacturing engineering during transfer to manufacture of PCB assembly
• Development of firmware within an IEC 62304 compliant process
• Work with our internal cross functional teams such as mechanical design, manufacturing (PCB assembly) and quality engineers to contribute to project deliverables
• Evaluate and implement design to ensure that all agency requirements (FCC, RED FDA, CE, etc.) are being met throughout the process
• Apply failure analysis skills to determine and document root cause of product, system, or component failure
• Generate test protocols and test reports, and update product specifications
• Participate in technical design reviews to ensure design integrity and safety are achieved