Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer

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.

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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.

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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