Reports to (title): Manager, Engineering - Firmware
Department: Clinical Care Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt
Who is Drive Medical...
Drive Medical has become a leading manufacturer of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale. Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail, and e-commerce channels in more than 100 countries around the world.
“Leading the World with Innovative Solutions that Enhance Lives”
Summary (Major Purpose of the Role): Serve as a team member on site within the Engineering group providing embedded software design and development support for new and existing medical devices.
Main Activities/Responsibilities:
- Document all aspects of software development including requirements, specifications, architecture, software risk management, software development plans, V&V test plans, traceability matrices, test protocols, and test reports.
- Participate in detailed cross-functional team design reviews.
- Integrate and troubleshoot embedded software within hardware platforms.
- Ensure compliance with quality control policies and applicable regulatory standards.
- Provide support of various test, design, and manufacturing engineering activities as assigned.
Competencies:
- Familiar with documentation associated with new product development.
- Team-oriented and able to work in a multi-disciplinary creative environment.
- Self-motivated and able to set personal and professional goals, and able to achieve these goals with minimal supervision.
Reporting Relationships and Supervision:
- This position works under the guidance of the Manager, Engineering – Firmware.
Education and Experience:
BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with a career profile oriented to embedded system design and firmware development required.
- 0-3 years of embedded firmware experience with C/C++
- Experience with development tools including emulators, logic-analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
- Familiarity with development of medical devices in accordance with IEC 62304 SDLC and FDA regulatory requirements, preferred.
- Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M architecture (STM32 preferred) is highly desired.
- Familiarity with bare-metal development using state machine driven architecture is highly desired.
- Working knowledge of real time operating systems such as Segger embOS or FreeRTOS, preferred.
- Experience with LCD GUI development using Segger emWin or other middleware libraries is preferred.
- Experience with I2C, SPI, USART, and USB communication preferred.
- Familiar with wireless communication topologies and protocols. NFC, Bluetooth, and cellular communication experience a plus.
- Experience with Visual C++, Embarcadero Delphi, Python, or Visual Basic, preferred.
- DC brushless motor control experience, preferred.
Why Apply to Drive Medical…
Competitive Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Plan
Drive Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Drive Medical strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and/or parental status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Drive Medical complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
On Site - In Office - Monday through Friday 8 hours per day
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- 0-3 years of embedded firmware experience
- C/C++ programming experience
- Experience with emulators, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
- Familiarity with medical device development under IEC 62304 and FDA regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M architecture, preferably STM32
- Familiarity with bare-metal, state-machine-driven development
- Working knowledge of Segger embOS or FreeRTOS
- Experience with LCD GUI development using Segger emWin or other middleware libraries
- Experience with I2C, SPI, USART, and USB communications
- Familiarity with wireless communication topologies and protocols
- Experience with NFC, Bluetooth, or cellular communications
- Experience with Visual C++, Embarcadero Delphi, Python, or Visual Basic
- DC brushless motor control experience
What We Do
Drive Medical is committed to delivering superior products to the market, with a strong emphasis on innovation and design. Our mission is to lead the world with innovative healthcare solutions that enhance lives. Our family of brands includes M+D® by Drive®, DeVilbiss® by Drive®, Hurrycane® by Drive®, and Inspired by Drive®. We offer a comprehensive range of products, including manual and power mobility solutions, bariatric equipment, pediatric rehabilitation products, pressure prevention systems, long-term care solutions, respiratory care, homecare essentials, bath safety products, and lifestyle enhancements. With a global footprint, our products are utilized and distributed across North America, Europe, Central America, South America, the Middle East, and Asia. Our corporate and distribution offices are strategically located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Romania, China, and Taiwan. ⚠️ Beware of recruitment scams: Drive Medical recruiters will only contact candidates using email addresses ending in @drivemedical.com. Candidates should be cautious of unsolicited messages, verify the sender's email address carefully, and never share sensitive personal or financial information or send money as part of the recruitment process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to represent Drive Medical, please contact us directly to verify its authenticity.
