Electronic Design Engineer

You will work as part of a cross-functional engineering team responsible for all components of the eLym™ System  development, including catheter, sheath and console.   A strong communicator and team player, you will support the electrical & electronic engineering activity throughout the complete product lifecycle including design, development, verification and validation.

Join WhiteSwell, a dynamic, rapidly growing organisation, as we seek to fundamentally shift treatment of acute decompensated heart failure by harnessing the vital role of the lymphatic system in restoring fluid balance.

 

What you’ll do

  • Lead design activities based on input from clinical users, in consultation with other R&D staff, and the system functional requirements.
  • Execute projects including architecture design, embedded systems design, component selection, schematic design, simulation, PCB layout, prototype build, PCB test design, and system integration.
  • Contribute to firmware design & development; develop prototype code, participate in code reviews, develop unit & integration tests and perform debug & bug fix.
  • Design concepts and build prototypes; analyse test data and interpret to identify optimal solutions to technical challenges. Participate in technical design reviews to ensure electrical design integrity and safety are achieved.
  • Research state of the art technologies that relate to the scope of the programme and identify technical capabilities that can advance and accelerate the company’s R&D projects.
  • Support the team on all matters related to design and manufacturing including working closely with external partners. Support development of laboratory & production systems for the assessment of device performance.
  • Positively contribute to a culture that is respectful, supportive, goal oriented, scientific, and diverse.

What you bring

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
  • 1-3 years of experience in electronic / hardware design. Experience with circuit design, including simulation.  Experience with interfacing of hardware peripherals like sensors and motor drivers.
  • Proficient in at least one computer programming or scripting language.
  • An understanding of electrical safety and EMC.
  • A self-starter who can deliver the work required to advance the project with a minimal amount of direction.  Able to work independently as well as effectively within a cross-functional team.
  • Excellent oral and written English language and communication skills. Strong interpersonal communication skills with an ability to effectively present information to peers.
  • Desirable skills include experience with Eagle (or similar) for PCB design, knowledge of microcontroller architectures and serial communications technologies, experience with C/C++, C# or Java. Knowledge of Labview and Matlab software packages.

What next

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Senior R&D Engineer

Curious by nature, you’re energized by challenges.  You’re a roll-up-the-sleeves leader eager to make an impact through creative problem-solving, commitment and teamwork.   

Join WhiteSwell, a dynamic, rapidly growing organisation, as we seek to fundamentally shift treatment of acute decompensated heart failure by harnessing the vital role of the lymphatic system in restoring fluid balance.

What you’ll do

  • Work as part of the engineering team on complex catheter technologies to accelerate the next generation of WhiteSwell devices to market.
  • Promote an innovation mind set, identify improvement opportunities, research and suggest solutions, and submit patent disclosures.
  • Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with key technology and component suppliers, including establishing tolerances and defining acceptance criteria related to materials, manufacturing processes, and design.
  • Map out project plans and coordinate efforts across various stages of product development, from concept to rapid prototyping to detailed design and design for manufacture.
  • Develop clinically relevant in-vitro and ex-vivo test protocols to profile device performance across a range of clinical scenarios.
  • Work closely with strategic marketing, clinical, and commercial functions as well as scientific advisors to define patient and user needs and to specify design input requirements.
  • Creatively problem solve as technical challenges arise, providing clear direction to team and while adhering to regulatory and quality requirements.

What you bring

  • A BSc in biomedical, mechanical, polymer, materials or industrial engineering. A Masters or PhD in a related field is highly desirable, or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience working for a MedTech company whose products and processes are FDA regulated
  • Experience in the development and production of medical devices requiring complex processes and assembly techniques, with a proven ability to deliver results.
  • High level of self-motivation and accountability to meet commitments, proactive attitude, and sense of ownership and personal responsibility for decisions, actions and results.
  • Works well with teams, bringing a positive attitude and contributing to a supportive, respectful, goal-oriented culture. High integrity, providing an example to fellow employees.
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

What next

  • Apply for this position.   Upload your CV and the reasons why you’re a great fit for this job.
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Senior Regulatory Specialist

You are motivated by delivering high quality, innovative technology that consistently meets the needs of customers, impacting clinical outcomes.  You are an experienced regulatory professional that enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Operations, Clinical and Marketing, to meet strategic company goals.

Join WhiteSwell, a dynamic, rapidly growing organisation, as we develop a breakthrough therapy to treat acute decompensated heart failure patients world-wide.

What you’ll do

  • Support and advise the VP Quality and Regulatory Affairs by executing regulatory activities and developing regulatory strategies to support the needs of the business.
  • Develop regulatory submissions to ensure timely product clearance/approval and lead preparation, review and submission of high-quality responses to questions from regulatory agencies.
  • Collaborate with the development team to ensure that the data is created using best scientific principles and that submission goals are met.
  • Develop and manage product design and technical documentation in compliance with the relevant regulations and standards, ensuring that data is controlled and is appropriately protected from corruption, misuse or damage.
  • Assure compliance to applicable laws and regulations of all applicable Health Authorities related to obtaining product approval and maintaining product marketing rights.
  • Monitor emerging legislation and guidance in appropriate jurisdictions and contribute to ensuring company-level awareness and compliance where appropriate.

What you bring

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
  • At least 7 years’ experience in Quality Assurance or Regulatory Affairs for medical device companies, with a track record of success with IDE, FDA 510(k) and PMA submissions.
  • Strong experience preparing and reviewing regulatory submissions to achieve timely approval.
  • Collaborative team player with solid knowledge of the medical device design and development process.
  • Excellent written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
  • High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Able to apply excellent analytical and computer skills in conducting research, analysing data and writing technical documents.
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Research & Development Engineer

You are motivated by innovation that impacts lives. You excel when dealing with complex challenges, able to dive into the details while keeping an eye on the overarching objectives. Join WhiteSwell, a dynamic, rapidly growing organisation, as we seek to fundamentally shift treatment of acute decompensated heart failure by harnessing the vital role of the lymphatic system in restoring fluid balance.

What you’ll do

  • Work as part of the engineering team on new product development projects, specifically component, process, and supplier development.
  • Generate device concepts within the project team to address product performance criteria, and develop novel fixtures and test apparatus to evaluate concepts.
  • Develop ex-vivo test models and methodologies for product performance evaluations. Build and test prototypes, analysing test data to identify optimal solutions to technical challenges.
  • Manage the R&D laboratory (safety, scheduling, stock, equipment calibration) to ensure availability and function for all R&D testing needs.
  • Research state of the art technologies to identify technical capabilities that can advance and accelerate the company’s R&D projects and enhance product manufacturability.
  • Implement DFM and DFA techniques into the design and development process.
  • Evaluate, with the team, the design and supply chain risks in the project and develop strategies to highlight, monitor, manage and mitigate these risks.
  • Prepare reports, documents, procedures, specifications, and technical documents in accordance with Quality System requirements to ensure the success of the project.

What you bring

  • A BSc or MSc in biomedical, mechanical, polymer, or materials engineering. A Masters or PhD in a related field is highly desirable.
  • 1-3 years of experience in a technical role at a MedTech company or an industry with regulated products and processes.
  • Strong design and technical ability based on a broad and deep knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and medical device processing technologies.
  • Excellent oral and written English language and communication skills. Can express him/herself spontaneously, fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in complex situations.
  • Proficient in SolidWorks CAD design.
  • A proactive approach that enables delivery of the work required to advance the project with a minimal amount of direction.
  • Dedication to hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments by following through, acting with a clear sense of ownership, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.
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Our team has locations in Ireland, Israel, and the U.S.

WhiteSwell – Ireland

Parkmore Business Park West
Parkmore, Galway, H91 PTT8
Ireland

+353 91 394 110

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WhiteSwell – Israel

Hutsot Shefayim Commercial Center
Shefayim 6099000
Israel

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WhiteSwell – USA

1900 S. Norfolk St., Suite 350
San Mateo, CA 94403
USA

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