Electronics Engineer II

• Design electronic circuits and associated technologies.
• Provide analytical support and simulations of electronic circuit performance and associated technical documentation for the product development teams.
• Design test fixtures and tooling, test procedures, and other manufacturing support functions required to consistently produce quality camera systems.
• Provide technical support and circuit design recommendations to the department.
• Perform research and development of new circuit designs for use in future products

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Analysis and Modeling
  
  • Perform modeling of our camera systems components, which include imagers, amplifiers, CDS sampling, cables, timing generation, A/D converters, and high speed serial data.
  • Thoroughly analyze and simulate the effects of worst-case tolerances to verify required performance and to ensure long-term reliable manufacturing yields.
  • Develop analytical and test methods to objectively quantify imaging systems performance.
  • Determine methods of communicating the analytical results with the rest of the Engineering staff.
  • Determine, where appropriate, empirical methods to validate analytical models.If necessary, update the model assumptions and/or empirical methods to correlate the results.
  • Document results of the analyses in technical reports and design review presentations.
• Project Development Teams
  
  • Contribute design ideas, constraints, trade-offs, and concerns to the Project Managers.
  • Interface with Electronics Engineers to design and analyze new electronic circuitry per component and system specifications and target costs.
  • Interface with the PWB Designer for circuit layout placement and routing to maintain circuit performance and signal integrity.
  • Interface with Mechanical and Thermal Engineers to optimize packaging, manufacturability, and reliability.
  • Assure that designs comply with the quality, safety, and EMC requirements of regulatory agencies such as FDA/GMP, ISO1345, UL, CSA, and the MDD.
  • Participate with the development team to build and test prototypes.
  • Provide support to complete the documentation and production release of the product, including development and presentation of a Technical Transfer (Theory of Operation) to Manufacturing and Quality personnel.
• Sustaining Support
  
  • Provide sustaining support for existing product lines.This may include analysis and resolution of field issues and/or manufacturing issues.
  • Determine validation test requirements to isolate and help correct sustaining problems.
  • Design, implement, test, and validate new test requirements and methods.
• General Engineering
  
  • Provide support and technical direction for the generation and maintenance of the Design Assurance Checks.
  • Provide occasional seminar/tutorials to Engineers.
  • Bring food.
• Will spend part of his/her time as a member of continuous improvement teams undertaking projects and seeking ways to improve the quality of KSI’s products and services .
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES

• Quality – all activities associated with this position must be performed with the highest level of quality standards recognizing that the products are used in the medical industry.
• Durability – all activities associated with this position must address the long-term durability of the design.
• Efficacy – all activities associated with this position must consider the devices final application.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience using computer schematic software program: Altium or equivalent.
• Experience using computer simulation software: Spice, HyperLynx, or equivalent.
• Experience with and competent knowledge of NTSC/PAL video systems.
• Understanding of CCD and CMOS imager technology for color and black and white, single and three chip, interlaced and progressive scan.
• Knowledgeable of analog and digital circuit design.
• Knowledge of medical device quality system regulations and standards (eg, U.S. FDA Quality System Regulation 21CFR Part 820, ISO13485, ISO9001)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, emphasis in Analog Design or related field with 2 or more years of experience in analog/digital system design and analysis, or Masters of Science in Engineering or related field and prefer experience in analog/digital system design and analysis field.
• Good working knowledge of low noise sensor interface and electronics, high speed analog and digital circuits.
• Must have working knowledge of Mathematics, circuit modeling, and associated software tools.
• Must be able to understand/operate advanced test equipment.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Design and familiarity with CCDs and FPGAs a plus.
• Familiarity with Endoscopy a plus.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual acuity sufficient for testing.
• Ability to sit for extended periods (during meetings and computer work).
• Ability to lift video and test equipment (approx. 20 lbs).
• Ability to connect electrical devices.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Safety, regulatory compliance, legal & job specific

• Injury and Illness Prevention Program; annually – OSHA requirement
• Quality Systems
• Job Specific – In house requirement

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED:

· The supervisor develops general goals for the employee at the yearly review cycles, which are derived from the overall company goals.
· Tasks are derived from these general goals by the employee and reviewed and accepted by the supervisor.
· Works with general instructions on routine work and with detailed instructions on new assignments.
· Detail peer review of work accomplished is required and scheduled as needed.
INTERFACE: (Internal/External Customers)

• Project Engineers and Project Managers.
• Engineering Peers for design reviews and PWB layout.
• Manufacturing Engineers for manufacturability issues relating to imaging performance.
• Vendors and outside services to specify components and testing.
• May interact with Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Karl Storz Endovision, and Karl Storz GmbH
• It is each employee’s obligation to consistently treat visitors, external customers, and all co-workers with courtesy and respect

BENEFITS

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 3 weeks vacation plus sick days
• 401K plus company match
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement (Up to $5,250 per year)
• About the Company:
  

  As the largest privately held medical device company in the world, KARL STORZ has achieved global preeminence in endoscopes and medical imaging devices used in minimally invasive surgery . KARL STORZ Imaging in Goleta, CA designs develops manufactures and services advanced video imaging systems and accessories.

  How to Apply:
  

  For immediate consideration, click on the below link which will take you directly to our website to complete an on-line application. Upon completion, you will receive an automated confirmation verifying your application has been received.

  chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=KARLSTORZENDO&cws=1&rid=824 6

• KARL STORZ University and other training and development programs.
• Fitness reimbursement up to $200 annually
• And much more!