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Software Development Engineer - R&D
MEDELA, LLC in McHenry, IL
Hybrid Role; 2-3 days on-site. Candidate needs to be within commuting distance to McHenry, IL.
Starting Salary at $95K plus bonus
We are not accepting candidates from recruiting firms or agencies.
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Medela LLC is seeking a 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.
- Design and implement safety-critical software features for enteral feed pump systems, including precise flow rate control, occlusion detection, and alarm management
- Demonstrated proficiency with Git open-source version control system that helps software development teams manage source code version control, including experience with branching strategies, code review processes, and managing multiple development streams in a regulated environment
- Proficiency in computer languages including C, C , and Python coupled with knowledge of computer principles, communications, networking, and operating systems
- Demonstrated experience utilizing embedded real-time operating systems
- Strong familiarity with common embedded serial protocols (SPI, I2C, UART) and USB device implementation. Familiarity with debugging protocols (JTAG / SWD).
- Experience with network protocols (TCP / IP, WiFi, or Ethernet) and wireless communications (Bluetooth / BLE) and knowledge of secure communication principles is a plus.
- Experience working in Agile development teams, including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and adapting Agile practices to meet regulatory requirements
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 Software Development Engineer - R&D
Education / Experience Requirements-Software Development Engineer - R&D
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.
Salary : $95,000
