Electrical Engineer, R&D

Katalyst Surgical “a ZEISS Company

Maryland Heights, MO

Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?

As part of our Research and Development team, join us in shaping the future of medical innovation, using your engineering skills to craft cutting-edge medical devices and help to elevate our platform to new heights. Participate in guiding and inspiring your cohorts toward new initiatives in PC board design, bug tracking, layout and beyond. Working on a new and modern device, our Ultrasonic aspirator, your contributions will directly help to save lives and shape the future of healthcare.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Contribute to the development of new and existing products
Design and develop products from proof of concept through product launch
Work in a cross functional team, collaborating with engineers, QA/RA specialists, marketing personnel, and manufacturing employees for product generation
Create process validation protocols and reports, conducting hands-on testing to gather applicable data
Identify potential design concerns throughout the development process, by conducting technical reviews of designs and documentation
Create and maintain documentation for product specific DHF (design history files) and DMR (device master records) throughout the R&D process and over the life of the product
Ensure the compliance of the design controls procedure, by working closely with regulatory personnel throughout new product development and design changes
Identify and implement improvements to established products and processes, by working closely with regulatory and manufacturing personnel
Provide senior leadership to other R&D personnel with analytical solutions and problem-solving
Manage engineering change requests related to new product releases and current product design changes
Provide technical input to marketing and regulatory personnel regarding products within your work cell
Oversee technical issues with component suppliers
Create project schedules in the form of Gantt charts and action item lists
Provide accurate completion date and remaining work estimates for Project Managers
Communicate on the progress of projects
Other duties may be assigned.

Do you qualify?

Qualifications:

3-5 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated senior engineering leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering.

Experience with:

Design and development.
FPGAs and microcontrollers.
PCB design software (preferably Pulsonix, OrCAD, or KiCAD).
PCB validation protocols and reports.
Troubleshooting electronic systems.

Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).
Meticulous attention to detail, especially in documentation.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Effective written and verbal communication.
Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, regulatory, marketing, and manufacturing teams.
Innovative problem-solving and hands-on approach.
Technical problem-solving and development tools proficiency.
Technical writing skills.
Excellent time-management and analytical skills.
Knowledge of engineering change-management processes.

Preferred

Manufacturing engineering experience (electromechanical/electronic, etc.)

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

· Medical

· Vision

· Dental

· 401k Matching

· Employee Assistance Programs

· Vacation and sick pay

· The list goes on!

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Company Description

Today, Katalyst is the face of Retina surgical instrument development. However, many do not know about the brand’s modest early days. Learn more about the Katalyst history below, including what inspired the famous Katalyst logo, along with some of Katalyst Scheller’s favorite Developments throughout the years.

Coming from humble beginnings, Katalyst’s history dates back to 1985, where founder Gregg Scheller created the Advanced Surgical Products brand with just 2 partners. The first ASP model was introduced later that year and was the invention of the first disposable light pipe for Retina surgical endoillumination. This first prototype was produced in 1985 on a kitchen table. A few years later, in 1990, the manufacturer produced over 180,000 lightpipes on an annual basis. This supplied the entirety of the industry, including the Storz, Alcon, and Grieshaber brands.

Today, when Retina Surgeons all over the world think of the Katalyst brand, they think of surgical innovation — and rightly so. Katalyst now produces many different models that deliver strong surgical performance and offer a variety of unique performance and ergonomic design features that distinguish the Katalyst brand.

Why Work Here?

Katalyst Surgical is the industry leader in ophthalmic surgical instruments.

Today, Katalyst is the face of Retina surgical instrument development. However, many do not know about the brand’s modest early days. Learn more about the Katalyst history below, including what inspired the famous Katalyst logo, along with some of Katalyst Scheller’s favorite Developments throughout the years. Coming from humble beginnings, Katalyst’s history dates back to 1985, where founder Gregg Scheller created the Advanced Surgical Products brand with just 2 partners. The first ASP model was introduced later that year and was the invention of the first disposable light pipe for Retina surgical endoillumination. This first prototype was produced in 1985 on a kitchen table. A few years later, in 1990, the manufacturer produced over 180,000 lightpipes on an annual basis. This supplied the entirety of the industry, including the Storz, Alcon, and Grieshaber brands. Today, when Retina Surgeons all over the world think of the Katalyst brand, they think of surgical innovation — and rightly so. Katalyst now produces many different models that deliver strong surgical performance and offer a variety of unique performance and ergonomic design features that distinguish the Katalyst brand.