Principal Systems Engineer Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.

Description

The Principal Systems Engineer will be a highly accomplished technical leader, capable of providing multidisciplinary technical leadership (e.g. across electronics, software and mechanical) for new and improved system architectures incorporating complex electro-mechanical and software functionality, and class leading usability features that are part of the companys successful line of CoolSculpting products.


The role interacts with all engineering disciplines but also with groups cross functionally, especially with marketing and clinical functions on user needs and operations on manufacturability, quality and reliability.


Focusing heavily on design and architectures for next generation products, the role also provides significant technical oversight for other projects, along with mentoring and contributions to design process maturity and growth. In addition, the Principal Systems Engineer is expected to provide input and ideas as part of product roadmap and technology planning processes.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

Generation of technical requirements and system architectures for systems designed to deliver controlled cooling under vacuum to subjects via an ergonomic applicator, and with class leading usability, security and wireless data features.
Design of subsystems, focused on achieving targeted performance and efficacy, with close attention to cost, reliability and manufacturability targets.
Technical leadership and team mentoring in the development of overall system architectures and detailed subsystem designs that meet or exceed product requirements..
Close team collaboration and oversight of design activities throughout all phases of product development to ensure successful execution of innovative and best-in-class designs.
Design analysis and performance characterization of analog and digital electronics sub-systems that also incorporate embedded firmware technologies.
Creation of written specifications, reports and summaries for development projects and tasks.
Leadership in the resolution of technical challenges, demonstrating strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Leadership in engineering process improvements especially oriented to robust design practices and increased speed to market.
Responsible for performing all duties in compliance with FDAs Quality System Regulation (QSR), ISO13485, the Canadian Medical Device Regulations, and all other international regulatory requirements with which ZELTIQ complies.



Qualifications:

MS in electrical/electronics or software disciplines and 10+ years in system engineering, including experience leading the development of embedded analog/digital control systems and architectures.
Expertise in the design of devices incorporating digital and analog hardware, firmware, and mechanical systems.
Excellence in requirements and specification writing skills for medical products/applications and design traceability.
Knowledge in structured development processes, work breakdown structures and accurate estimating for task durations in the creation of project schedules.
Knowledge in ISO and FDA quality systems regulations and medical design and development lifecycle.
Ability to work in a dynamic cross-functional environment.
Demonstrated experience in best practices for design quality including risk management and design for manufacturability and serviceability.



Additional Requirements:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and recommendations. Six Sigma exposure desirable.
Self motivated and technically creative to optimize design trade-offs in the development of state-of-the-art designs.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Ability to multi-task, and capable of executing multiple assignments on time.
Competent using MS Office including Word, Excel.
Occasional travel (typically

Location:	Pleasanton, CA United States