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Bracco Medical Technologies · 6 hours ago

Engineering Manager, Embedded Firmware

Twin Cities Area

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $185K/yr

7+ years exp

Bracco Medical Technologies is a company focused on medical devices, and they are seeking an Engineering Manager for their Embedded Firmware team. This role involves leading the embedded firmware function, ensuring product development aligns with customer and regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.

ManufacturingMedicalMedical Device

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction for a team of embedded firmware engineers and firmware testers, ensuring alignment with business goals and organizational priorities

Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within the embedded firmware function

Champion cross-functional collaboration by actively engaging with Program Management, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and other key stakeholders to ensure integrated product development and successful project execution

Partner with project managers to proactively allocate firmware engineering resources, balance competing project priorities, and make timely adjustments across multiple projects to ensure successful delivery and optimal team utilization

Identify competencies required to meet engineering and business objectives; recruit and develop a high-performing team with deep functional expertise

Oversee the design, development, and implementation of embedded firmware solutions for new and existing medical device products, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., UL, FCC, CE, FDA)

Develop, coach, and mentor team members, supporting their professional growth and ensuring the team possesses the competencies required to meet current and future business objectives

Guide the team in the creation of specifications, technical documents, and verification/validation test plans

Set clear expectations for team performance, resource allocation, and project delivery, balancing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs

Ensure key milestones are met and that solutions delivered are of the highest quality possible

Model and drive a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and commitment to quality throughout the organization

Celebrate wins and create a working environment that energizes the team and allows them to have fun while taking on challenging assignments

As a key liaison between the embedded firmware team and other functional areas, ensure effective communication, alignment, and shared ownership of outcomes

Qualification

Embedded firmware developmentProject managementLeadership experienceMedical device experienceRegulatory compliance knowledgeCross-functional collaborationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCritical thinkingSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

7+ years of relevant firmware engineering experience, including application development through the full product life cycle

2+ years of project management experience

4+ years of direct or indirect people leadership experience

Career experience developing embedded firmware for typical 32-bit microcontroller architectures

Proven leadership of an embedded firmware function, including direct responsibility for talent development, performance management, and team engagement

Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes in a matrixed, global organization

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to coordinate multiple projects and balance competing priorities

Effective organizational skills and attention to detail

Demonstrated project management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Strong leadership presence with the ability to empower and inspire others

Self-starter with strong initiative and personal accountability

Preferred

Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

10+ years of experience in medical device or other highly regulated industry

Experience managing or leading others in a similar capacity, and/or demonstrated experience working cross-functionally in the engineering environment

Experience in medical device or other highly regulated industries

Worked on projects utilizing agile methods and modern DevOps tools for firmware application delivery and automated testing

Experience developing medical devices and familiarity with regulatory standards for medical device firmware (e.g., IEC 62304, 60601, and ISO 13485)

Experience with project and portfolio management systems and processes

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Paid Family Leave

Annual incentive plan and 401k savings plan contributions

Comprehensive benefit options to help protect you along the way, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer HSA contributions, employee assistance program, short-term disability, etc.

Structured on-the-job learning, workshops, seminars, and our tuition reimbursement program