**Summary** : Responsible for conducting design and development of Invacare products from concept solution to obsolescence, including acceptance into production, on-going production support and resolution of concerns and complaints.  Provide development through leadership, guidance and assistance to internal and external customers as required by the business.

Essential Functions:

Provide engineering leadership in following ways:

• * In support of project teams up through final release of drawings and first production run.
  

  • Through “troubleshooting” and resolution of field issues.
  • Investigation and implementation of significant cost reductions.
• Leading the organization and development of concepts for new products.
• Provide sustaining engineering support to assigned product lines helping the on-going cost reduction/product improvement activities of Change Board.
• Maintain and develop high level of knowledge of technical aspects of electrical design or product components/systems and provide strategic direction in these areas.
• Support existing products, particularly in area of “expertise”, with Engineering Documentation and day-to-day consultation to Operations, Marketing, Technical Services, etc.
• On a selected basis, and with limited direction, execute or lead the following activities during the product development process.
• Agreement with Marketing on Functional Specifications.
• Creation and management approval of development schedule.
• Concept development and prototype design including planning, design, documentation, code creation, review, communication.
• Building and testing of prototypes.
• Development and execution of test protocols and plans and risk assessments.
• Perform Product testing and verification.
• Use traceability for requirement verification and change impact analysis.
• Diagnose and fault-find verification failures.
• Provide Electrical System support aligned with the various products.
• Support concept solution development in the S2 phase and transition to development S3a phase and verification S3b phase.
• Release of prints in a manner (accuracy, completeness, and timeliness) that supports the project timeline.
• Periodic review meetings with all functional groups.
• Embedded Firmware Development/C++ Programing
• Ensure that all required training is identified for and completed by all direct reports
• Ensure that all product development processes and activities conform to Invacare’s quality system
• In collaboration with QA/RA and in a pro-active manner, ensure that product development processes and activities meet appropriate domestic and international safety and quality standards
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.

****Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of product engineering experience in a team-based environment.
• Proven engineering expertise in specified areas. (gear design, software, motors, controls systems, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with current and best practice software design and testing techniques and methodologies.
• Highly knowledgeable in the utilization of necessary; software tools, analysis equipment, measurement tools, measurement techniques, test methods, industry standards, and industry best practices, for related expertise
• Proficient utilizing PC design tools to generate prototypes and convey design concepts to other functional departments.
• Knowledge and experience performing product verification.
• Knowledge of medical regulatory requirements a plus.
• Must have had experience working with an Engineering Change process and manufacturing Bill of Materials.
• Ability to do layouts and detail drawings sufficient to generate prototypes and convey design concepts to other functional departments.
• Effective communication skills
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Strong investigative, analytical and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong sense of ownership and thoroughness, with high level of attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize and make decisions.
• A passion for technology.
• Possess strong customer focus recognizing both internal and external needs.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer –M/F/Disabled/Vet

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