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Solta Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLTM),based in Hayward, California, is a global leader in the medical aesthetics market providing innovative, safe, and effective anti-aging solutions for patients that enhance and expand the practice of medical aesthetics for physicians. We offer products to address aging skin under the industry’s two premier brands: Thermage® and Fraxel®. Thermage is an innovative, non-invasive radiofrequency procedure for tightening and contouring skin. As the leader in fractional laser technology, Fraxel delivers minimally invasive clinical solutions to resurface aging and sun damaged skin. Since 2002, approximately one million Thermage and Fraxel procedures have been performed in nearly 80 countries. Thermage and Fraxel are the perfect complement for any aesthetic practice.
Solta Medical is looking for dedicated individuals who thrive in a creative, challenging and professional environment - where respect for the energy of new ideas, diversity and teamwork can be found at every level of the organization. We create new opportunities for physicians and the patients they serve. And, of course, opportunities for our employees to grow and thrive.
Position Title: Sr. Electronic Design Engineer
Description: Researches, plans, and designs electronic and electro-mechanical systems and products, and directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, test, and repair of products and systems by performing the duties outlined below.
Reports To: Manager, Electronic Engineering
Principle Responsibilities and Duties:
Note: The following are meant to be representative but not necessarily all inclusive of the duties and responsibilities for this position title.
• Research and analyze data such as customer requests and specifications to determine feasibility of design. Determine design approach and parameters.
• Specify, design and document products or systems, considering performance, patient safety, regulatory requirements, patents, and corporate goals.
• Design circuits, circuit boards, test beds and other electrical hardware to be compliant with GMP and regulations such as EMC and safety.
• Write software/firmware to drive and test circuitry. FPGA experience a plus.
• Interface with mechanical and software resources as part of a cross-disciplinary design team.
• Provide a liaison with outside contract engineering and consulting resources, and act as the internal project manager.
• Prototype designs using a variety of prototyping methodologies as appropriate.
• Organize, plan, lead, and manage team projects in alignment with project goals. May provide guidance to other technical personnel.
• Aid in setting the strategy for the R&D department.
• Stay up-to-date and follow all procedures and regulations related to this job that can affect the quality of products or services provided to our customers.
Experience, Education, Training, Traits:
• BS or MSEE plus ten years experience designing electrical systems.
• Minimum of three years in a medical device environment is preferred. Similar, highly regulated fields may also be considered such as aerospace.
• Medical based RF experience in ISM band is highly preferred. Medical laser experience helpful.
• Proven track record of successful product development using a variety of design tools.
• Ability to focus on and achieve scheduled milestones.
• Knowledge of FDA Quality System and Design Control requirements.
• Strong team-working and communication skills.
• A drive to get the job done in the face of obstacles and time constraints, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering specifications, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, specifications, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to clearly and concisely convey project accomplishments, obstacles, issues, and status to project team members.
Reading Skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to read regulatory, technical and clinical literature and documents and extract important concepts.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to perform lifting tasks of up to 30 pounds for short durations. Duties of this job may involve standing and/or walking for extended periods of time. Duties also involve daily keyboard data entry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some work may be required to be performed in animal and clinical laboratories, where the employee must employ standard techniques to protect against chemical and biological hazards. Some light machining and prototyping activities may involve moderate noise levels (i.e. power drill) and moderate dust or debris exposure.
Safety
Solta Medical is committed to the health and safety of our employees. We expect that all employees will perform their responsibilities while maintaining a safe, cooperative, and productive work environment, thus ensuring the health and safety of themselves and others.
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