Job Description

Job Summary:  Key Job Responsibilities
Responsible for program/application/product development supporting business objectives while providing expertise in all phases of development lifecycle: conception, design, testing, production, and maintenance. Analyses, designs and builds using design patterns and systematic approaches. Works on new and existing programs/applications/products. Performs hands-on development, mentors junior developers, and assists in architecting and engineering solutions. Serves as liaison to internal customers, research groups and various business support areas. This person will work with other engineers and contract manufacturers to achieve project milestones including, but not limited to, design verification testing, regulatory submission and product launch of initial concepts and future iterations of the product.

 Key Job Responsibilities

Functions as the single point of contact to a cross-functional team.Responsible for the development and delivery lifecycle during the following phases: Requirement Assessment: Works with inter-departmental teams to analyze and understand business requirements. Provides technical expertise during the requirements-gathering phase of a project. Accurately documents new requirements, enhancements to existing functionality, and implementation deficiencies that need to be addressed.Development: Based on requirements, develops functionality by following internal development standards. The technical solution includes detailed design documentation, code, configuration, and other supporting technical documents. Testing: Performs unit, regression, connectivity and full end-to-end integration tests, when it applies; Supports quality insurance effort to gain user acceptance. Delivery: Works collaboratively with inter-departmental and cross-departmental resources to migrate new or enhanced functionality from test to production. Provides effective communication across the team as appropriate. Follows change control standards and processes for release to production. Functions as a liaison with end users, research groups and other business support areasLeads the design and development of a program/application/productFacilitates design and technical meetings. Provides technical documentation to internal business and design teamsInstructs, guides and mentors junior-level staffProvides support during special events such as mission-critical upgrades/enhancements, upgrades, new go-livesDevelops and implements policies for security and confidentiality of program/application/productProvides support in the role of a backup to other members of the teamPerforms other duties as assigned or required by managementResponsible for the mechanical design, development, and testing of a transcatheter heart valve and related accessory components for the treatment of aortic stenosis. 
Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline required.Masters Degree in Engineering or similar field preferre

Licenses:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate    AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate, or AWS Certified Developer Associate, or similar.

Experience:

4-5 years of experience managing design, development, and maintenance in a complex, multiplatform environment required.10 years' experience developing structural heart products and/or product design preferred 10 Years' experience using 3D model software preferredKnowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations, Medical Device Directives including ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and ISO 62304 standards.Ability to use structural finite element analysis software such as Cosmos or Ansys.Demonstrate data analysis skills and sound statistical analysis methodologies to prepare data for regulatory review (Minitab, JMP or MedStat).

Physical Demands: 

Sit at a desk or table with some walking, standing, bending, stooping, or carrying of light objects.
Perform continuous operation of a personal computer for four hours or more.
Use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate objects and/or operate equipment.

About UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID : 4907
Working Title : Biomedical Engineer
Department : Heart Institute
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Academic/Research Services
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $55.13 - $93.72