Veranex
A World-Class Leader in MedTech and Diagnostic Medical Device Innovation  

About Us:
Veranex believes that the best way to impact the health and wellness of our global society is through technological innovation. We pride ourselves in taking a human-centered approach to design and deliver the highest quality products to solve healthcare’s toughest problems. Despite over 30 years of experience in engineering, design, and consulting, we still embrace our start-up culture that challenges us to continually evolve the way we do business, push the boundaries of breakthrough technology, and reflect the ever-changing needs of our clients, employees, and society.

We are a company of problem solvers, inventors, artists, teachers, teammates, and friends. We value the differences that make us unique and embrace different ways of thought.

Our growing company offers a high-energy, high-achieving, collaborative culture that fosters a creative spirit while exceeding client expectations. We offer tremendous opportunity for professional development, rewarding projects, competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and summer hours!

Position:
The Firmware Engineer supports our rapidly growing domestic and international product development, sourcing, and manufacturing business.

Nature of Role: Reporting to the Director of Embedded Hardware, the Firmware Engineer works within program teams, leading firmware design efforts of Veranex’s product development programs.

Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, coupled with 3-10 years of experience in embedded systems development with some exposure to the medical device arena is required along with the following key attributes:

Ability to design and develop firmware applications in response to functional specifications
Development of embedded systems using C, C++, and C#
Use of debugging tools, including software debuggers and basic use of electronic diagnostic devices for software development, integration, debugging, and troubleshooting
Ability to integrate firmware with a variety of hardware platforms and to analyze and troubleshoot the hardware/firmware interface
Experience with baremetal, RTOS, and/or embedded Linux environments

Preferred Experience

Experience in developing wireless applications and devices
Experience in sensor and instrumentation integration
Development of applications with intensive, interrupt driven communications for real-time process control applications using multiple serial channels and communications protocols (proprietary and standard based)
ARM microcontroller experience
Experience with ISO 13485, IEC 62304, FDA design controls or similar regulatory environment.

Our fast-paced environment demands the ability to manage multiple projects within various disciplines and deadlines. High-energy, self-starters with the following qualities:

Successful communication skills, business acumen and assertive decision-making ability
Flexibility to multi-task and perform a wide range of activities
Excellent computer skills, including MS Office proficiency

Responsibilities:

Design and develop firmware for embedded systems. Integrate developed applications with other components
Assist hardware engineers in development of new platforms and in troubleshooting hardware/software interfaces
Document and perform integration, testing, debugging and installation support and activities
Participate with project team in the design and implementation of new and enhanced products
Develop control algorithms to optimize module and display system performance
Interface with design team to support functional test and measurement requirements
Initiate and maintain FDA software design control documents.
Support the manufacturing process by designing and developing production automation software.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Veranex we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Veranex believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Firmware Engineer (MN)