Salary: N/A / Yearly	Location: Cleveland, OH
Type: Full-Time	Zip Code: 44113

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Initiate/conduct research and feasibility studies into the use of AF surgical ablation and mapping products and techniques for the treatment of AF.
* Work with cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, and consultants on projects related to cardiac arrhythmia mapping of electrical conduction and block.
*Conceive new concepts and proposing, planning, executing, evaluating and reporting studies to validate concepts.
* Serve as an expert resource for product development engineers in the field of AF treatment and electrophysiology to ensure proper implementation of concepts and features.
* Define systems requirements related to capital equipment (optimally physiologic measurement systems) including user interface, physiologic interface, and regulatory compliance.
* Design, develop, and test all aspects of medical/surgical components, equipment, and instruments.
* Perform analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of medical device systems.
* Write, implement, and analyze test cases for system verification/validation testing.
* Establish a research plan for prioritization of effort, definition of measurable goals, and planning of activity.
* Foster relationships and partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders to support respective initiatives, and to analyze product performance and publish findings.
* Ideally, should have an understanding of cardiac anatomy/physiology and must be capable of comprehensive research and communication of details in support of team training.
* Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products.
* Support the creation, documentation, and coordination of new intellectual property associated with the assigned programs and research.
* Review and authorize engineering design changes.
* May lead and direct the work of other less senior members.
* May lead engineering projects.
* May work with other engineering teams to increase efficiency, production quality and volume.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* A Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics (with cardiac emphasis) Degree or equivalent is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
* In depth knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pacing and electrophysiology.
* Experience in Cardiac Cath/EP Lab, including interventional experience and / or advanced experience in electrophysiology testing and mapping.
* Experience designing and conducting animal research studies.
* Ability to integrate concepts and discoveries into realizable new therapies, diagnostics or other new product features.
* Ability to work independently and as a strong team member to achieve organizational goals
* Experience with patent application process sufficient to provide support to patent attorneys.
* Knowledge in using research laboratory equipment or instrumentation
* Experience with RF, Ultrasound, or Cryo technology is preferred.
* Experience working in an FDA regulated environment.
* NASPE certification in cardiac electrophysiology a plus.

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