Company Description
Join our dynamic team at Transcend Inc. We are the manufacturer of market-leading travel CPAP machines, helping those people with sleep apnea wherever they go. Our current device is about the size of a baseball – the smallest in the industry. We are highly focused not just on continuous improvement, but also continuous innovation to meet the requests of our customers. We are driven by our mission to provide sleep therapy solutions that allow CPAP users to successfully maintain their therapy regardless of lifestyle, travel plans or sleep location.
Role Description
The Principal Systems Engineer is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the development and integration of complex, end-to-end medical device systems as well as ancillary products. You will oversee the ecosystem encompassing devices, cloud infrastructure, mobile applications, software algorithms and intellectual property pipelines. You will apply systems engineering principles throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept and design to verification, validation and product launch and sustaining activities. This hands-on role requires a good understanding of medical device regulations, a broad technical background spanning hardware and software, and excellent project management skills. You will be leading both the engineering team and cross-functional product development teams as well as be a key member of the Company’s management team.
Qualifications
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years work experience (primarily in medical device or related field). Some experience in a small company environment is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- A demonstrated track record in electromechanical system development and commercialization, while effectively leading cross-functional teams
- Self-starter with solid technical and problem-solving skills. Ability to make sound decisions, think critically and break down complex problems
- Strong communication, presentation, and social skills, with the ability to influence and engage people at all levels
- Strong understanding of medical device development processes, regulations and quality standards
- Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize and balance work for multiple individuals
- Experienced project manager with the ability to manage multiple project timelines, budgets, resources, and activities across the engineering team
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related fields required
