Electrical Engineer III

Verathon is a global medical device company focused on supporting customers by being their trusted partner, delivering high-quality products that endure over time and ensure clinical and economic utility. Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted patient care, and become the market leader in each, are bladder volume measurement and airway management. The company’s BladderScan portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy systems effectively address unmet needs for healthcare providers and meaningfully raise the standard of care for patients. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, USA and has international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.verathon.com.

Verathon® is looking for an Electrical Engineer III to become the newest member of our Airway R&D Team located in Burnaby, British Columbia.

The Electrical Engineer III is responsible for supporting electrical and hardware design and system development for Verathon’s airway management medical devices and associated products. This position works closely with all members of the Verathon Research and Development team to provide technical acumen in developing and sustaining a variety of technologies.

• Design digital and analog circuits including schematic entry and PCB layout in Altium Designer for class leading medical devices

• Develop medical video devices with application of FPGA-based system

• Design and build test fixtures for product validation and verification
• Perform electrical systems analysis, board bring-up, and debug complex designs

• Debug electronic and video systems across HW/SW boundaries
• Conduct acceptance and certification tests based on FCC, IEC, FDA, and electrical safety regulations
• Aid senior engineers with technical investigations and research
• Participate in the hiring process and provide mentorship to junior engineers and co-ops
• Provide efficient and timely support to resolve production issues
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation including BOMs, test reports, assembly instructions, and system specifications
• Initiate design reviews, help product transfer to production, and ECO procedures
• Support VMCA’s Quality Management System

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required
• 5+ years of demonstrated relevant experience

•  3 years of hands-on FPGA development experience (Verilog, Vivado experience with synthesis/implementation, debug, packaging IP) is preferred
• Registered or eligible for registration as a P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists BC
• Knowledgeable with multiple facets of electrical engineering such as circuit design, schematic entry, PCB design, component analysis/selection, EMC/regulatory, programmable devices, board bring-up, and debug

• Experience with Imaging and illumination system hardware and Digital Signal Processing preferred (Python and Matlab) 
• Understanding of fundamental engineering principles for EM energy, signal integrity, and signal transmission lines
• Solid understanding of communication protocols/techniques such as I2C, SPI, LVDS, and MIPI

• Experience with Firmware development in C/C++ (bare metal and/or RTOS) is an asset
• Ability to perform design analysis using DFMEA, FTA, or other recognized techniques 
• Experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, DMM, and spectrum analyzers
• Skillfulness with PCB rework and soldering small SMT components
• Knowledge of FDA, IEC, ISO, and IPC regulations or standards
• Capability to prioritize tasks and work under the supervision of senior engineers

* For applicants without an Engineer in Training or a Professional Engineer license, an alternative title will be used until a license is obtained. Verathon is proud to provide job-related professional growth and development of employees, including reimbursements for expenses incurred in joining the EGBC.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative team that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
• Engage in meaningful work that makes a difference in the healthcare industry.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Salary range - $99,354  - $122,046   (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).
  • Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
  • Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including a generous HCSA, paid holidays, paid time off and a retirement matching plan.