Associate R&D Manager - Electrical & Software Testing
Company: Stryker Corporation
Location: Portage, MI
Posted on: June 18, 2018
Job Description:
Associate R&D Manager – Electrical & Software Testing for
Stryker Corporation in Portage, MI to lead a team focused on electrical
and software developmental testing, including script writing from
design documents for integration and system level testing, conduct
System Integrity Testing (SIT) and hardware-related testing. Identify
and develop custom test tools, and partner with the R&D technical leads
and test lab test leads on projects (20%). Plan, organize, staff, direct and
control the engineering function within appropriate guidelines, policies
and regulations. Establish, guide and deliver goals and
accomplishments of the team and department (10%). Responsible for primary hiring,
on-time performance appraisals, coaching and counseling, employee
development and necessary communications regarding performance issues (20%).
Serve as test engineering liaison with the test lab, R&D teams and remote
support teams and external test partners (10%). Actively direct the
development testing activities of remote employees in overseas facility, including
bi-directional travel for purposes of project deliverables and for
employee development (15%). Provide direction and support to
cross directional travel for purposes of project deliverables and for
employee development (15%). Provide direction and support to
cross-functional team members with respect to software integration and system level as
well as hardware SIT testing, design, and sustainment activities in
relation to design engineering activities (5%). Maintain timeliness of test
engineering schedule to ensure effective administration of time standard
practices. Ensure compliance with regulatory and compliance activities
within prescribed area (5%). Develop status reports and other
related communications. Operate within budget and organizational
guidelines and philosophy by implementing cost reduction programs through value
analysis (5%). Lead cost reduction effort of department. Facilitate
Engineering Change Order (ECO) release. Plan and coordinate with other
engineering areas to ensure timely and efficient product production (5%).
Maintain records as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker
specifications. Serve as final release authority on engineering drawings and other
documentation (5%). Up to 25% travel required (domestic and/or international).
Requires: Bachelor's degree or foreign education equivalent in
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering plus
three (3) years of experience supporting new product development and
compliance with applicable regulations and FDA/ISO design and process control
standards, including ISO 13485, 14971, 21 CFR 806, 820 IEC 60601 for Class
I and II medical devices. Specific skills/other requirements
(quantitative experience requirements not applicable to this section):
performing embedded software and electrical hardware design and
development; utilizing electrical and software development lifecycle processes for
software testing, including unit and system level testing, development
of specifications, requirements, and design documentation; and
testing software for hospital products, including hospital beds,
stretchers, chairs, cots and temperature management devices. Submit resume
to Stryker Corporation, Nicole K. Benn, 1901 Romence Road Parkway, Portage,
Michigan 49002. 49002. Reference Position Number: 145
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