Sr. Engineer, Systems - Defined Term

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

The senior systems engineer will participate in the development of risk management files, and traceability documentation for complex electro-mechanical software driven medical devices. The systems engineer will have a base knowledge of standards and be able to assess gaps and requirements to fill the identified gaps. The engineer will serve on Engineering and Core Teams to define design inputs, test strategies, and to make sure open items are identified.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

A list of the main responsibilities and percentage of time spent in each responsibility or group of responsibilities:

• Develop Risk Management file (including but not limited to; FMEAs, Hazard Analyses, and other risk assessment tools) (35%)
• Develop Traceability Documentation (20%)
• Develop Design Input Documents (10%)
• Work with cross-functional team members (e.g. Marketing, Service, and Clinical personnel) to translate user needs into system requirements. Lead engineering resources (Electrical, Mechanical, Software) in the decomposition of system requirements to derived requirements. (10%)
• Work with internal and external resources to be able to meet project and product needs.(5%)
• Develop and assist in development of engineering, verification and validation testing methods and protocols. (5%)
• Guide other engineers in the use of systems engineering tools to support technical evaluation of R&D deliverables. (5%)
• Ensure that development activities are compliant with internal development processes and regulatory requirements. (5%)
• Update and provide status on Agile Jira pulse board, participate in team meetings (5%)

Minimum Requirements

BS in any Engineering discipline with experience applying systems-thinking concepts and

• approaches to complex problems.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organization, communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to effectively interface with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to generate DFMEAs for complex electro-mechanical software driven medical devices.
• Excellent problem-solving, design, system-thinking and technical skills.
• Ability to be a key contributing member of cross-functional development teams.
• Task oriented and driven to complete assignments on schedule.
• Knowledge of Requirement management tools (such as Doors, CaliberRM)
• Able to apply scientific/technical principles across cross functional needs.
• Capable of meeting project dates and delivery needs.
• Able to provide technical guidance to team members as well as other individuals from different teams.

The pay range for this position is a minimum of $115k and a maximum of $125k annually.

This is a “Defined Term” assignment that will last approximately 18 months or until project is complete.  Defined Term employees are eligible for most benefits (including health insurance and paid time off) while on assignment.

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About us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.  

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.