Ultrasound Engineer III - FFSS- FUJIFILM Sonosite

Overview

Ultrasound Engineer III - Bothell, WA

FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. -- If you are looking for work that matters, you’ll find it at FUJIFILM Sonosite.  As the creator of point of care ultrasound, we dedicate every day to the innovation and development of imaging solutions that enable clinicians to provide improved healthcare in leading institutions, underserved populations and communities in crisis around the globe.  At FUJIFILM Sonosite, we are in the relentless pursuit of answers that allow our customers to be confident that they are making the best clinical decisions for any patient, anywhere, anytime.  Members of the FUJIFILM Sonosite team embody our company values: Go boldly, Stay curious, Passion fuels us, Respect each other, Own it and Act with integrity. Headquartered in Bothell, WA USA, FUJIFILM Sonosite is the proud recipient of numerous prestigious design awards and has in excess of 145 patents.  Our point of care ultrasound systems are sold in more than 100 countries.

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Summary:

As the Ultrasound Engineer III, you will assist within the development of the signal path for imaging modes and features for current and future Ultrasound platforms.  They will also assist in the continued development within our systems, to ensure market recommendations are consistently met with cutting edge practices.  The Ultrasound Engineer III is also responsible for optimizing the image quality on our systems; this includes the use and development of tools, methods, and infrastructure to guide development and tune imaging parameters. As the Ultrasound Engineer III, you will provide solutions to cross-functional integration issues.  This engineer will interface with other engineering disciplines (systems, hardware, software, transducer, mechanical, human factors, clinical, and manufacturing) and with product management and clinical product specialists to propose and implement ultrasound solutions that are elegant, practical, manufactural, and meet customer needs and company strategy. They will also work with all engineering disciplines to specify and facilitate design and integration of next generation products. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Contribute or lead system architecture definition, documentation, and simulations
• Develop and implement new signal path algorithms
• Work with transducer engineering to integrate new transducer onto the ultrasound system
• Work with clinical product specialists to optimize transducers for particular clinical applications
• Develop imaging modes and techniques that benefit the POC market
• Develop software tools for image optimization and data analysis
• Conduct transducer trade studies
• Develop, perform, and document transducer and feature integration tests
• Previous in-depth ultrasound experience is highly desirable.
• Responsible and accountable for carrying out the requirements of the company's quality system
• Participate in development of new workflow automation algorithms
• Propose, define, and execute feasibility projects
• Contribute to the expansion of the company’s IP portfolio
• Estimate and drive schedules for feature and transducer optimization delivery

Knowledge and Experience:

• MS or PhD Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics or related degree (BS), or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years relevant industry experience, 1-2 years medical ultrasound imaging experience
• Expertise in ultrasound physics, beamforming, signal and image processing, transducer technology and optimization, simulation, algorithm development, and tool development
• Extensive experience in product development from conception to release
• ISO, FDA or other regulated industry training and experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Track record of ownership in leading-edge, customer-focused product development
• Strong analytical skills; strategic thinker
• Ability to perform independent product-focused research and create succinct reports of findings, producing publications and/or patents
• Ability and enthusiasm to lead in a fast-paced, collaborative, small-team environment
• Skilled at one or more high-level programming languages
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Engineering groups and throughout the company
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, small team environment with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility in work hours required to meet program completion dates (overtime may be required). 

Salary and Benefits:

• $97,000 - $125,000 + variable bonus opportunity
• Insurance:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Life & Company paid Disability
• Retirement Plan (401k):
  • 4% automatic Company contribution
  • Fujifilm matches 50 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your salary
• Paid Time Off:
  • You can accrue up to three (3) weeks of PTO in your first year of employment
  • PTO increases based on years of service
• Employee Choice Holidays:
  • Four (4) additional paid days off, based on date of hire in the calendar year
• Paid Holidays:
  • Eight (8) paid holidays per year

FUJIFILM Sonosite offers a fantastic compensation package, including benefits, and a 401k program.  Visit us today to learn more about our exciting technologies and how you can make a difference.  To apply and obtain further details regarding key responsibilities and experience requirements, check out our careers page at 

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

FUJIFILM Sonosite is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Americans with Disabilities Act

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 

, or via e-mail at .  Additionally, the affirmative program/plan is available for review upon formal request by employees and applicants for employment in the Human Resources office during regular office hours.

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