AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib and reduction of Afib related complications. AtriCure’s Isolator® Synergy™ Ablation System is the first medical device to receive FDA approval for the treatment of persistent Afib. AtriCure’s AtriClip® Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System products are the most widely sold LAA management devices worldwide. AtriCure’s Hybrid AF™ Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a lasting solution for long-standing persistent Afib patients. AtriCure’s cryoICE cryoSPHERE® probe is cleared for temporary ablation of peripheral nerves to block pain, providing pain relief in cardiac and thoracic procedures. For more information, visit AtriCure.com or follow us on Twitter @AtriCure.

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About The Role

This position will contribute to the research and development of next-generation medical technologies within AtriCure's product development organization. The engineer will work within a cross-functional team environment and be expected to own designated workstreams from concept through testing and documentation. Responsibilities may include serving as a usability lead, designing and executing laboratory testing, developing prototypes, performing data analysis, supporting design verification activities, and contributing to regulatory submissions. The individual will collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and clinical stakeholders to advance innovative technologies toward commercialization.

Essential Function of the Position

Design, develop, analyze, and test medical devices using various test equipment, and instruments.
Perform analytical modeling / analysis of new technologies and design implementations in support of achieving clinical outcomes.
Collaborate with electrical, embedded software, and systems engineering teams during product development activities.
Support integration and testing of hardware, software, and system-level solutions.
Support preparation of documentation, testing, and technical evidence required for regulatory submissions.
Build prototypes using various rapid prototyping methods to test design concepts.
Use scientific principles to test performance of medical devices. Record data using appropriate tools and analyze with statistical rigor. Develop conclusions, and present recommendations in written and verbal communications.
Be knowledgeable of surgical techniques, devices and procedures and be comfortable using them in a preclinical lab setting.
Work with Key Opinion leaders to collect Voice of Customer data and develop and identify product requirements.
Conduct clinical laboratory activities related to new product development, including animal research studies and procedure development.
Analyze, specify, develop, and evaluate the usability of a medical device as it relates to safety, and use results to assess and mitigate risk.
Provide analysis, testing, and reporting to predict and verify the human body response to designed devices.
Contribute to improvement in methods and processes of the product development organization.
Generate and document intellectual property.
Plan and execute design verification testing activities.
Build, evaluate, and troubleshoot prototype and test systems.
Analyze experimental and performance data to support product development decisions.
Support cryo laboratory testing and product evaluation activities.
Prepare technical documentation supporting product development and design control activities.
Participate in usability engineering activities and design validation efforts.