Electrical Engineering Team Lead

WHO ARE WE?

Endotronix is a medical device company that aims to transform the treatment of heart failure, a chronic, progressive condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to support the body.  Our Cordella Heart Failure System (CHFS) includes proactive management tools for best practice care and detection of worsening heart failure.   These easy-to-use tools improve patient quality of life and help to reduce hospital admissions thereby reducing health care costs.  Our device has recently been approved by the FDA and we are poised for growth while offering an exceptional career growth opportunity. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As the Electrical Engineering Team Lead, you will work as part of the Endotronix Manufacturing Engineering team, to define, develop, test, implement, automate, and continuously improve electrical-related components, products, and software systems.  You will provide oversight and leadership to support engineering-related projects aimed at improving quality, throughput, cost, and new products released to manufacturing.  You will also provide effective and compliant documentation of all aspects of the role to meet internal and external quality/Regulatory requirements.   Collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to support efforts as directed will be a regular part of your day as we have a cross-team environment for many projects.  You will address and document, in a timely manner, assigned NCR’s, CAPA’s, Test Protocols, Test Reports, and other related documents.   You will also quickly become a key SME for the Manufacturing team for topics related to products with electrical/electronic functions.  You will manage others when assigned to your projects and as we grow, ensuring goals and objectives are met.  This is a full-time, onsite position based in Naperville, Illinois.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead electrical engineering and software development projects with key team members
• Develop a keen knowledge of the Endotronix products, systems, and processes
• Define and develop fully-automated or semi-automated systems/processes to improve reliability, accuracy, and throughput
• Define and address key bottleneck/quality related manufacturing processes and develop/document/implement projects to eliminate bottleneck or quality related issues
• Provide leadership and direction to others, if and when, assigned
• Provide timely and effective documentation of projects and processes per Endotronix QMS 
• Assess project risks and provide solutions where applicable
• Provide training to engineering and manufacturing team members and other departments where applicable
• Take ownership of processes and become the SME related to electrical/electronic products manufactured 
• Work in a strong collaborative effort with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to address issues as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• 4+ years in a manufacturing environment involving process improvements, preferably within a regulated industry 
• Demonstrated competency/experience in automation/process improvement projects
• Demonstrated competency/experience in verification and validation activities, both hardware and software
• Competency in reading/developing electrical schematics/drawings
• Competency in electrical engineering software and/or hardware
• Capability to comprehend entire operation sequences and provide detailed analysis/set up/test outcomes for purposes of addressing and improving processes
• Demonstrated/thorough competency of Quality systems and processes
• Advanced LabVIEW skills and experience
• Passion for solving engineering challenges in a hands-on way while leading others when needed
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Altium desired. MATLAB helpful.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills suitable for writing documents and teaching staff
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Collaborative skills to work effectively with cross-team members

EDUCATION

WHO YOU ARE

• Relentlessly focused on data and hypothesis driven decision making to create the best experiences for ETX patients and customers
• Someone with a bias for action and quick iteration as opposed to perfection
• A quick learner, who is able to work independently, multitask, and drive your own projects
• An effective communicator and collaborator who can synthesize insights from multiple stakeholders across business functions to deliver purpose-built insights, models and tools that provide easily interpretable and actionable results
• A team player who can inspire teams to deliver together, embodying the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• Passionate about digital healthcare and leveraging Data to deliver innovative solutions at scale

WHAT WE’RE LIKE

• Willing to have the “direct and honest conversation”. Not afraid to confront the facts (or be confronted) and develop a plan to move forward. 
• Competitive spirit and drive to win. Strong sense of initiative, internal motivation, and an unrelenting focus on results. 
• Openness to feedback and coaching with a strong orientation towards continual learning and improvement. Ability to solicit, accept and provide direct feedback without defensiveness. 
• Capacity to function in a highly complex company with ease and fluidity, while driving and influencing results. 
• Entrepreneurial, flexible, yet results focused. 
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, honesty, and capability. 
• Low ego and humble in spirit in spite of your track record of outstanding performance.  

LIFE AT ENDOTRONIX

• Our shared company values create a foundation of trust and collaboration.  United in a common purpose, we excel at the task at hand to provide best-in-class medical technology and customer service to our patients and clinicians.  And along the way we make sure to have a little fun, continue to grow and celebrate our successes.
• We provide a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO, and an environment that will help you to thrive and succeed in your career.
• Endotronix is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, citizenship status, age, veteran status, or disability.  We are passionately committed to building a diverse organization where all perspectives and cultures are celebrated.