iotaMotion is hiring a Director of Hardware Engineering to join their Pittsburgh, PA based R&D organization.

Company Background

iotaMotion is dedicated to advancing cochlear implant surgery through innovative robotic technologies. Our mission is to enhance the precision and outcomes of cochlear implant procedures, ultimately improving the lives of individuals with hearing loss.

iotaMotion is seeking a Director of Hardware Engineering who will lead both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering efforts to both maintain high quality of product as well as deliver new products that enhance surgical practice in otology.  As a leader in a small, but growing company, this role will serve as a “player/coach”, who can both lead and excel at engineering tasks.

The Director of Hardware Engineering:

• Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
• Coordinates activities of engineering department to design, manufacture, and test mechanical components, products, and complex systems within the constraints of Medical Device development.
• Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
• Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
• Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests. Directs personnel activities of department, such as recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and salary adjustments.
• Works with Project Management to optimize assignment of engineering resources
• Stays familiar with a variety of the mechanical / biomedical engineering field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Has a strong grasp of good design principles and a passion for instilling them in the team.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Serves as a great evangelist for iotaMotion’s mission

Key Responsibilities:

• Management
  • Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
  • Manages budget and staffing for the department.
  • Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
  • Ensures team members are properly trained in their respective skillsets as well as iotaMotion Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Minimizes the exposure and risk on project.
  • Tracks and reports team hours as needed.
• Individual Contribution
  • Serves as a Principal Engineer, a Subject Matter Expert in Medical Device Hardware Design
  • Not above “getting hands dirty” doing design, coding, or testing as needed.
• Leadership
  • Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
  • Conducts effective performance evaluations and encourages personal development.
  • Supports and participates in development opportunities above and beyond company required training.
• Communication
  • Facilitates team and business meetings effectively.
  • Holds regular status meetings with team and supervisors.
  • Resolves and/or escalates issues as appropriate.
  • Understands how to facilitate communicate difficult/sensitive information.
• Teamwork
  • Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
  • Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
  • Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
  • Mitigates team conflict and clarifies communication between members.
• Internal Operations
  • Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
  • Leads internal teams/task forces
  • Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Four (4) year degree minimum in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent training/experience.
• 10 years product development experience with at least 5 years in an R&D management capacity and a minimum of 3 year medical device product development experience.
• Expertise in Mechatronics
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers, including injection molding vendors
• Expertise in ISO 60601-1 Regulations and Safety Testing
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to balance dedication and delegation
• Strategic thinking within a results-oriented mindset
• Ability to drive initiatives forward in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Proven track record of developing and launching successful medical products

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree is highly desirable
• Experience with audiology, sound processing, or digital signal processing
• Design for Manufacturing
• Additive Manufacturing

About iotaMotion, inc

iotaMotion is an early-stage medical device company headquartered in Iowa City, IA with satellite offices in Texas, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. The company is developing and commercializing robotic-assisted technologies that standardize cochlear implant insertion and expand access to cochlear interventions for surgeons and patients through innovative, surgeon-centric solutions. You will have the opportunity to impact the lives of millions with severe hearing loss and the future of surgery by leading the design and development of our unique robotic-assisted systems alongside world renowned surgeons.

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