Technical Fellow R&D: Capital Devices

Requisition ID: 6404

Job Title: Technical Fellow RandD: Capital Devices

Job Country: United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.

The Role

The Technical Fellow of Research and Innovation – Capital Devices is a technical leadership role in the RandD organization focused on developing solutions-based concepts for complex problems that translate into clinical value for our customers and economic value for the business. This role serves as a technical consultant to the research and innovation team in long-range company planning concerning new technology platforms. This role reports to a Senior Manager, Associate Director, or Director of RandI for Avanos Medical Inc. This position will be technical lead for research/development/customization of complex catheter tracking and/or navigation systems as well as enteral feeding pumps and accessories. The role will be an in-person position at the Alpharetta office headquarters.

In this role, you'll leverage your specialized skills and scientific knowledge to drive early-stage technology scoping and concept generation for new medical devices, particularly embedded devices with both custom and off-the-shelf hardware and software components. As a technical expert and systems engineering leader, you'll work on a multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative product concepts aimed at improving or setting new standards of care in Digestive Health. You'll plan, lead, and execute technical projects, ensuring the logical and systematic conversion of unmet user needs into system solutions and product requirements, all while considering business constraints

Candidate must also possess a strong track record of commercially and technically successful, innovative, new product launches. This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to be a true entrepreneur and innovator, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. If you're passionate about making a real impact and leading the way in the field, Avanos wants you on our team!

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Leads RandD team applying knowledge of catheter tracking technology (Electro Magnetic, optical and/or impedance based) and complex electromechanical systems such as enteral feeding pumps and devices
• Supports and/or leads animal studies, bench testing, and clinical evaluation.
• Partner with industry thought leaders and Avanos commercial team to gain market insights and define unmet clinical needs.
• Break down complex problems into actionable learning plans that inform solution concepts.
• Propose solution concepts to complex technical and clinical problems with no precedence.
• Research technological pathways and propose viable concepts that address clinical needs.
• Define portfolio and technology roadmaps in collaboration with internal business partners.
• Forecast future scientific and competitive developments to inform product roadmaps.
• Drive technology enablement and lead development of product solution concepts from clean sheet.
• Lead the Development of Proof of Principle, Proof of Concept and Engineering Prototype models.
• Implement early principles and concepts with prototype software and hardware.
• Ensure systematic conversion of user needs into solutions w/consideration of business objectives.
• Drive informed decision-making processes through VOC insights and detailed trade studies.
• Conduct technical and clinical studies with a fail-fast approach to confirm technology capabilities.
• Conduct technical assessments to advance internal capabilities in addressing unmet needs.
• Present innovation concepts to internal business stakeholders
• Create models and theories that explain complex problems and reconcile discrepant data.
• Coordinate execution of technical project objectives across disciplines where necessary
• Identify and characterize key technical and project risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Develop mitigation strategies to retire technical risks and keep projects on schedule.
• Communicate to management when project conflicts arise and propose alternate options.
• Support translation of patient risks and customer requirements into high quality technical product specifications
• Assist in the handover of developed concepts to NPD team.
• Propose production test methods and draft Product Requirement Specifications (PDS) as directed.
• Lead the preparation, execution, and documentation of technical design reviews
• Contribute to the IP and Patent Estate of Avanos through preparation of Patent Disclosures and assisting Intellectual Property (IP) function to secure filing and granting of patents.
• Drive thought leadership through publications in journals, conference presentations, and patents
• Open to travel at least 15% of the time

Qualifications

Required

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline with 20+ years of relevant experience OR
  • MS in Engineering with 15+ years of relevant experience OR
  • PhD in Engineering with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to write efficient MATLAB code for complex calculations, data manipulations and algorithm development and expertise in importing, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets using MATLAB functions.
• Ability to write C / C++ code for device drivers, embedded systems, hardware, and object-orientated programming features
• Proven expertise in electromechanical systems, sensor, gearheads, and motor design and development
• Medical device experience with history of leading technology enablement and product innovation
• Demonstrates advanced levels of technical leadership, technical acumen, and problem solving
• Experience in all phases of the Product Development Lifecycle, especially early-stage proof-of-concept and technical feasibility.
• Experience with software prototyping and understanding of electrical hardware.
• Ability to communicate complex results, risks, and technology pathways in an effective manner
• Advanced understanding of engineering statistical tools and methods, including but not limited to Design of Experiments (DOE), Monte Carlo analysis, Analysis of variance.
• Proven ability to solve intricate engineering challenges in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment

Preferred

• Demonstrated expertise in EM navigation systems theory, sensors, algorithms, and hardware desgin
• Knowledge of specialized toolboxes like signal processing, control systems and image processing.
• Deep working knowledge of medical device design control and related regulations / standards, including but not limited to FDA 21 CFR 820.30, ISO-13485, ISO-14971, IEC-60601
• Recognized as an expert in a specific field, who is sought out internally or externally.
• Strong knowledge of intellectual property and demonstrated history of inventorship.
• An understanding of how design decisions impact clinical and regulatory pathways
• Committed to continuous improvement by applying technical advances in area of expertise.
• Experience with systems engineering principles (solicitation and analysis of requirements, definition of Product Breakdown Structures and System Architectures, Interface Management, Traceability, etc.)
• Experience designing, developing, and/or manufacturing disposable devices that work in conjunction with electronic devices.
• Experience with MATLAB, C/C++, Altium, QNX/QT, Figma, JAMA, and Solidworks

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

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Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

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Join us at Avanos

Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here .

Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.
Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees – through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

free onsite gym | benefits on day 1 | HQ region voted ‘best place to live’ by USA Today