Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer

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McHenry, IL
In-Office
130K-130K Annually
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role

Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer – R&D

MEDELA, LLC in McHenry, IL

Hybrid Role; 3 days on-site. Candidate needs to be within commuting distance to McHenry, IL.

Starting Salary at $130K plus bonus

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

We are not accepting candidates from recruiting firms or agencies.

Is what we do a ‘calling’ for you?

We make a difference in the lives of mothers and babies every day

Please go to https://www.medela.com/company/medelacares  to learn about us

Medela LLC is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer – R&D

You will be contributing to the global research and development of products through embedded software engineering for medical devices and related products aligned to the Medela strategy.

  • Functions as SME (subject matter expert) for key embedded software development features.
  • Establishes software-related requirements, development plans, and implementation from broad and generic product requirements.
  • Drives cross-functional project needs through extensive system integration experience with microprocessor-based hardware and software.

Medela's US-based manufacturing and development facility is headquartered in McHenry, Illinois. www.medela.com

This position requires an on-site presence in McHenry, IL three days a week.

What We Offer our Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer

  • Competitive Salary starting at $130K plus bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits plan
  • 401K with match
  • Money Purchase Plan
  • 16-week Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous PTO package, including 14 paid holidays
  • A great place to work!

Education/Experience Requirements: Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer

  • Bachelor's degree in Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering or a related field is required, along with solid experience in an embedded programming environment.
  • A minimum of five years of experience designing and implementing complex embedded software and electromechanical systems for medical devices.
  • Proficiency in computer languages, including C, C++, and Python.
  • Knowledge of computer principles, communications protocols, networking, and real-time operating systems.
  • Experience in resolving complex technical problems using strong analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated experience executing high-level deliverables with minimal oversight and providing technical reviews, feedback, and guidance to other software development staff.
  • Experience with a broad spectrum of software tools, compilers, revision control systems, and libraries.  (e.g.,  Git, Azure DevOps, IAR)
  • Experience in agile software development process and test-driven development.
  • Experience implementing test automation for medical device software, including integration with CI/CD pipelines for unit, component, and system-level testing.
  • Familiarity with hardware development, laboratory debugging tools, and schematics.  Familiarity with Altium is a plus.
  • Demonstrated knowledge with serial communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, RS232, RS485).
  • Knowledge & application of global medical device requirements and UL standards. (i.e., ISO 14971, ISO 60601, ISO 62304, FCC, EU, etc.).
  • Knowledge of the complete software life cycle processes for medical device software.
  • Applied knowledge of regulatory guidance on design controls and software verification.
  • Strong computer and internet skills; software experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities

This is not a job description. More details will be provided regarding the functions of this position.

We are not accepting candidates from recruiting firms or agencies.

At Medela, you will be joining a global community of colleagues, united by the purpose that drives our business: helping people. Medela exists to advance human health and well-being through knowledge-based and innovative human milk and medical vacuum solutions.
 

Our employees are empowered to serve this purpose in a family-owned company that is growing rapidly around the world. We value intensive exchanges, diverse perspectives, and unbureaucratic decisions. You will have the opportunity to develop at an international level, and witness the direct impact your work has on our company’s success.
 

If you are interested in this opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
For this position we only consider direct applications - thank you for your understanding.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDs status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity (transgender status), weight, height or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

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The Company
McHenry, IL
1,241 Employees
Year Founded: 1961

What We Do

Through advancing research, observing natural behavior, and listening to our customers, Medela turns science into care while nurturing health for generations. Medela supports millions of moms, babies, patients, and healthcare professionals in more than 100 countries all over the world. As the healthcare choice for more than 6 million hospitals and homes across the globe, Medela provides the leading research-based breast milk feeding and baby products, healthcare solutions for hospitals, and clinical education.

A family-owned company, Medela has 20 subsidiaries in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia, three production and warehouse facilities in Switzerland, the U.S and China and a worldwide distribution network in over 100 countries. With more than 1,500 employees, Medela is dedicated to developing breakthrough innovations that build better health outcomes and improve the lives of moms, babies and patients.

Founded in 1961 by Olle Larsson, his son Michael Larsson serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2001. Annette Brüls is the CEO of the company since 2018.

Medela is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance

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