BD · 4 hours ago
Principal Control Engineer, Algorithm
USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $206K/yr
5+ years expBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to advancing health through innovative solutions. The Principal Control Engineer will apply expertise in control engineering and algorithm development for critical care monitoring and drug delivery products, focusing on automation and closed-loop control systems.
Health CareMedical DeviceTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Apply control engineering, scientific, mathematical, signal processing, and human physiology experience to develop algorithms for critical care patient monitoring and drug delivery products, with specific focus on system automation and closed-loop control
Design and implementation of control algorithms for medical devices, including closed-loop systems, adaptive control, and model predictive control
Develop simulation models (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) to validate control strategies and optimize system performance
Analyze physiological signals and sensor data to inform algorithm design and improve device responsiveness
Research and feasibility of new concepts, conduct animal studies and clinical data collection, analyze and interpret clinical data, draw conclusions and prepare final reports and presentations
Conduct verification and validation testing in accordance with FDA and ISO standards
Support regulatory submissions by documenting algorithm design, performance, and safety considerations
Guide and mentor engineers on new and emerging technologies and projects
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Scientific field with a minimum of 6 years of experience is required
Or a master's degree in an Engineering or Scientific field with a minimum of 5 years of experience is required
Or a PhD or equivalent in an Engineering or Scientific field with a minimum of 2 years of experience is required. PhD highly preferred
Expert within the field of Control Engineering. Expert knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts of control engineering and system dynamics
Expert knowledge in signal processing, system identification, mathematical modeling and algorithm development. Demonstrated proficiency in design, optimization, and validation of control systems and algorithms
Strong experience with real-time signals, systems and sensors integration
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ for embedded systems. Real-time implementation and integration of control algorithms
Background in human physiology and anatomy with specific knowledge of cardiovascular hemodynamics and vital signs parameters. Experience with physiological waveforms and parameters
Experience in modeling of the pharmacokinetics and dynamics of drugs
Experience with design and implementation of physiologic closed-loop controlled medical devices, such as insulin delivery systems, mechanical ventilators and anesthesia delivery systems
Experience with FDA design controls and IEC software lifecycle processes
Knowledge of machine learning and AI techniques applied to control systems
Requires a high-energy individual who has excellent teamwork, partnering, and negotiation skills
Strong communication skills are needed to facilitate working with BD teams and executives, third parties, physician collaborators and principal investigators
Benefits
A valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs
Company
BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.
10001+ employees
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