Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

Why work for CVRx?

CVRx pioneers' unique therapies that harness and harmonize the body’s natural systems, benefiting society and making CVRx a universal role model in healthcare. We value our commitments to others and continue to overcome challenges through determination, collaboration and purpose. If our culture and values speak to you, and if you have a passion for cutting-edge medical technologies, join our team and our mission to help others live better lives.

This is a full-time role and our selected candidate will be expected to work onsite, Monday through Friday, at our Brooklyn Park, MN Headquarters.

A day in the life:

As an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a vital role on our Operations team, specializing in the electrical testing and support of our innovative implantable device and its subcomponents. You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring equipment and materials are used effectively, with a focus on maximizing production output while upholding the highest standards in safety, quality, and cost.

In this position, you’ll collaborate closely across teams to resolve technical challenges, drive improvements, and support changes that impact workflow, data integrity, and overall manufacturing performance. Your expertise will directly contribute to the success and reliability of a life-changing medical device.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

General Operations

• Support production staff when technical issues arise, perform root-cause analysis on said issues, and implement quality solutions in a timely manner.
• Research, build business case, and implement capital expenditures to improve operational efficiencies in a manufacturing environment.
• Develop and recommend new processes and technologies to improve product quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Follow established manufacturing techniques and operating equipment specifications, identifying process improvements and resolution to issues where possible.
• Participate in providing technical direction, training, and certification for operators performing detailed process steps to ensure that production assemblers, testers, inspectors, and support staff have necessary skills, appropriate documentation, tooling, and process control capability.
• Participate in the qualification and development of suppliers for components, sub-assemblies, and processes.
• Implement design and development activities related to operations assessment, process development, and product
• validation.
• Provide technical direction, training, and certification for operators performing detailed process steps to ensure that
• production assemblers, testers, inspectors, and support staff have necessary skills, appropriate documentation,
• tooling, and process control capability.
• Support non-conforming material reports (NMR) and corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) processes.
• Support day-to-day operations relating to manufacturing, supply chain and facilities as necessary.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by manager.

Test Systems

• Develop and build test environments and test cases for manufacturing mechanical and electrical systems.
• Develop test plans and strategies based on regulatory requirements, industry standards, and product specifications.
• Design and execute test protocols to evaluate the performance, functionality, and safety of medical devices.
• Support the creation and maintenance of software programs and algorithms to support automating test procedures.
• Design, assemble and operate custom test fixtures and equipment.
• Participate in establishing test procedures and coordinating testing of products under development.
• Document technical issues and solutions and suggest fixes and improvements.
• Perform failure analysis and troubleshooting as required.
• Analyze test results, detect issues and track root causes.

What we expect from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or relevant field.
• 3 – 7 years’ of work experience in a manufacturing environment or similar.
• Working knowledge of standard electrical tests and test equipment such as voltmeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis of test data using statistical tools, such as Minitab.
• Working knowledge of NI LabVIEW software.
• Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and self-driven.
• Basic PC skills including Windows, Excel and Word.
• Proficiency with technical writing.
  

What we would like to see:

• Experience within the medical device manufacturing industry

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a normal R&D laboratory, controlled assembly area, and clean room environments.
• Capability of lifting light loads.
• Ability to travel for business as required.
• May be required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and other diseases.

What we offer:

CVRx is proud to offer competitive salaries and benefits plans.

We offer a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and positivity, where challenging the status quo is welcomed, continuous learning is valued, and each of us has an opportunity to make a significant impact in an exciting, purpose-driven startup environment while also having fun.

Salary (or Hourly) range for U.S locations (USD): 85,000 - 90,000 per year.

The base salary range is applicable across the U.S., complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and specific location.

We also offer a competitive benefits package, details listed below:

• Competitive Health & Dental Insurance options with generous Company contributions
• Company contributions to an HSA with a high deductible insurance plan selection
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employee stock purchase plan & stock option grants
• 12 company-paid holidays per year in addition to generous PTO
• Generous paid time off for new parents
• Company-paid life insurance & disability options
• Unlimited growth opportunities
• Training & learning opportunities
• Flexible Schedules

EEO statement

CVRx, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 
 
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. 

If you're an independent, self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills, a desire to do great things and have a background in medical devices, healthcare or a related field, we want to hear from you!  

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. 

This requisition will be open until filled.