Job Requirements

Neuro Engineer will play a critical role in advancing our New Product Development (NPD) efforts, focusing on designing, developing, and testing innovative technologies that interface with neurovascular and neuromodulation systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience applying engineering principles to the nervous system and brain therapies, with a deep understanding of neurovascular applications, particularly in the context of developing advanced deep brain stimulation (DBS) systems like the Percept™ RC Neurostimulator.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesDesign and Development: Design and develop cutting-edge technologies for neurovascular and neuromodulation systems, including hardware and software components for DBS systems, ensuring compatibility with advanced features such as sensing, directionality, and closed-loop functionality.Testing and Validation: Conduct rigorous testing, validation, and troubleshooting of neurostimulation devices to ensure performance, safety, and compliance with medical device standards and regulations.Neurovascular Application Integration: Apply deep knowledge of neurovascular systems to integrate technologies that interface with brain therapies, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and epilepsy.Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including clinicians, software engineers, and product managers, to translate clinical needs into technical specifications and ensure alignment with project goals.Prototyping and Iteration: Develop prototypes for neurostimulation and neuromodulation devices, iterating designs based on test results, user feedback, and clinical data.Data Analysis: Utilize real-time bioelectric data (e.g., local field potentials or LFPs) to inform design decisions and optimize therapy delivery, leveraging technologies like BrainSense™ for personalized treatment.Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test protocols, and reports, to support regulatory submissions and internal development processes.Compliance and Standards: Ensure all designs and processes adhere to FDA regulations, ISO standards, and other relevant medical device guidelines.Innovation and Upgradability: Contribute to the development of upgradable systems, incorporating software and hardware designs that allow for future enhancements without device replacement, as seen in the Percept™ RC platform.

Work Experience
Key Skills and QualificationsEducational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Neuroscience, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in neuroengineering or related disciplines are preferred.Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years of hands-on experience in neuroengineering, with a focus on applying engineering principles to nervous system and brain therapies.Neurovascular Expertise: Deep knowledge and practical experience in neurovascular applications, particularly in the context of neuromodulation and neurostimulation technologies.Technical Proficiency:Experience with designing and testing implantable medical devices, preferably neurostimulators or similar systems.Familiarity with bioelectric signal processing, including the capture and analysis of local field potentials (LFPs).Proficiency in embedded systems programming and hardware design for medical devices.Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex datasets, including brain signals, to inform design and optimization of neuromodulation therapies.Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in the development of neurostimulation systems.Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and present technical information to diverse stakeholders.Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of medical device development processes, including FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and other relevant standards.Software and Tools UsedProgramming Languages: C, C++, Python, MATLAB (for signal processing and algorithm development).Embedded Systems: Experience with embedded software development for microcontrollers and real-time operating systems (RTOS).Simulation and Modeling: Tools like COMSOL Multiphysics or ANSYS for electromagnetic and thermal simulations of implantable devices.Signal Processing: Software for analyzing bioelectric signals, such as LabVIEW or custom MATLAB scripts.CAD Software: SolidWorks or AutoCAD for designing mechanical components of implantable devices.Firmware Development: Tools like Keil uVision or IAR Embedded Workbench for firmware development in neurostimulators.Data Analysis: Tools like R or Python libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy) for processing and analyzing neural signal data.Regulatory and Documentation Tools: Software for managing design control and documentation, such as DOORS or Jama Connect.