For the given job description <<The Opportunity
QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most  home to hospital, lab to clinic.
Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
The Role
As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a self-driven, proactive Staff Electrical Engineer to join our R&D Instrument Platforms organization to provide technical responsibility for Sustaining Engineering (lifecycle management) activities and improvement of our portfolio of products. The individual should have an eye for creating custom engineering solutions and be well-versed in all of the R&D change control processes while driving results within the project constraints of schedule, cost, performance, quality, and reliability objectives under guidance of senior staff. This position is located in Rochester, NY.
The Responsibilities
Support existing product field issues through root cause analysis and continuous improvement.Support existing products and their production line via obsolescence resolution from standard drop-in replacements to board, harness, and other electrical redesigns.Drive projects through our change control process, ensuring completion of all activities within compliance i.e., formal design reviews, FMECA reviews, design verification, EMCSafety Testing, etc.ManageDrive multiple projects in parallel, driving results in a timely manner to maintain the production line and customer satisfaction.Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
The Individual
Required
Minimum of 7-9 years of experience with a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.Demonstrated ability in technical analysis including evaluation of multiple candidate solutions and evaluation of intangibles.Demonstrated ability to assess and manage incoming workloads.Ability to propose methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to realize product functionality.Ability to work well in a team environment.Excellent organizational skills.Excellent communication, influencing and conflict resolution skills.Experience with technical writing and English fluency.Ability to triage product issues and perform root cause investigations.Adapt quickly to obstacles and changing demands.
Preferred
Experience with design tools such as OrCAD and Altium.Design and implementation of digital and analog circuits.Design for and testing of EMIEMC requirements.Experience with optical systems.DesignKnowledge of stepper motor driver circuits and servo controllers.
The Key Working Relationships
Internal: QualityRegulatory, Operations, Marketing, Manufacturing, Service, Valuemetric, Clinical Medical Affairs, Project Management Office.
External: Development and Manufacturing partners, Customers, Manufacturing.
Key Supervisory Responsibilities
Reviews work quality and quantity of others.May Plan work for Electrical Engineer level III andor Technicians.Mentoring of Electrical Engineer level III andor Technicians.Recommends budget amounts.
The Work Environment
Office & Lab environment including a BL2 Lab (Biohazard).Physical Demands  Light (walking, crouching, lifting up to 50lb, etc.).Travel  Up to 10%.
Salary Transparency
Salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including: education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on that facts and circumstances of each case. Salary range for this position is $82,000 to $148,000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.
Equal Opportunity
QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at orthorecruiting@orthoclinicaldiagnostics.com
>> the resume: <<Professional SummaryI am a design engineer with 8 years of experience in the electric utility industry. I am experienced in using design software, particularly AutoCAD, DistGIS (ArcMap), PLS, and DDS, to support transmission and distribution design projects. As a former distribution engineer with a large Southeastern U.S. electric utility, I provided line design and field survey services for 4 kV through 35 kV for the installation of new facilities and the upgrade of existing facilities. My specific competencies include customer communication and service, construction unit inventory, route layout, structure staking, distribution design calculations, property ownership research, easement and right-of-way (ROW) acquisition, and route surveys. I also provided field work and engineering support during storm response efforts.
ExperienceElectrical Engineer/Designer,09/2014to02/2016Leaf Engineers–Berkeley,CA,Designs complex overhead distribution projects in urban and rural environments in compliance with client's engineering and construction specifications, field engineering of project requirements, identification of conflicting utilities, engineering and design calculations, and work permit development.Complies with quality control and safe work practices and maintains compliance with project scopes, schedules and budgets.Proficiently learned 2 new design programs within a week that enabled me to double the teams design output which in turn led to more contract work for Leidos. Trains and assists new team members in designing distribution designs. Serves as a valuable resource for QA/QC of distribution designs that assures satisfaction of clients.Recently did asset inventory work for a northeast power company that involved creating databases to identify transmission structures, lines, and material.Worked many longs hours, some at my expense, to ensure deadlines were met.Currently working on a NERC project that identifies and resolves clearance conflicts with transmission lines.Distribution Engineer,12/2012to10/2014Leidos Holdings Inc.–Fort Knox,KY,Manage workload in eastern territory of Tuscaloosa District.Work daily with residential, commercial, and industrial customers to provide timely electrical service to new customers and/or service upgrades to existing facilities.Experience with providing distribution design work that includes overhead, URD, and underground cable/conduit design work in both urban and rural environments.Effectively communicated with customers by first listening intently to their needs before  providing a satisfying solution.Assured cost-per-install numbers stayed down by designing and estimating each customer's  job efficiently and accurately.Technician I,11/2007to12/2012Steris Corporation–Concord,NC,Provide timely, professional, and accurate drawings, using AutoCAD and DistGIS, to support engineers and other business needs.Monitor and address storm map packs and provide up to date single line sectionalizing wall maps for storm use as requested.Responsible for maintaining printing systems and supplies utilizing cost effective purchases.Assist with storm restoration efforts and field work.Reduced maximum turnaround time of drawings from 14 days to 3 days within a month of    employment to help meet committed service dates for customers.Learned how to effectively operate 3 large format plotters, a large format scanner, and a  large format laminator in two weeks.time with no prior knowledge or training of either  system.Trained others on how to use the large format systems more effectively which  minimized wasted printing supplies.Put into action a monthly maintenance cleaning schedule of plotter parts that resulted in  saving 8%  of annual operation and maintenance printing costs.Saved 12% of annual operation and maintenance printing costs by discovering a way to use  paper from a less expensive black and white plotter rather than a color plotter.Achieved 100% in call-out response for storm restoration.Contributed to the record breaking storm restoration efforts of the 2011 tornado outbreak by  working 12 hour shifts for 7 days printing and delivering maps to work sites.Supplied nearly  all of the maps that were needed for the Tuscaloosa area and surrounding areas.
EducationBachelor of Science:Electrical and Computer Engineering,Expected in2012toUniversity of Alabama-Tuscaloosa,ALGPA:Associate of Applied Science:Drafting Technology,Expected in2007toShelton State Community College-Tuscaloosa,ALGPA:
Technical SummaryAutoCAD, budgets, C, C++, designing, estimating, inventory, MathCad, MatLab, Microprocessors, Microsoft Office Suite, Networks, Programming, QA/QC, Transmission Power lines, Distribution Power lines, AutoCAD, DistGIS, SPICE, Distribution Design Studio, SAP, PLSCadd>>. The result is, 

Fit assessment: Potential Fit