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We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.\nOur success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.\nOverview\nPosition Summary:\nThe Principal Electrical Engineer will plan and conduct work requiring the application of extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles in broad areas of assignment and related fields. Leads the definition, development, review, and maintenance of FPGA architectures and code, including design verification and validation activities. Reviews and develops HDL code, ensures design quality, and supports design reuse and long-term maintainability.\nWorks closely with hardware and software engineering teams to define interfaces, integrate FPGA designs into system architectures, and support system-level debugging and releases. Generally uses advanced techniques and the modification or extension of theories, concepts, and practices in the specialty and/or related disciplines.\nThe annual base salary range for this role is currently $165,000 to $200,000. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.\nThis role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave.\nResponsibilities\nKey Accountabilities:\nEssential Functions:\nActs as an Individual contributor, core team or technical lead for a specific project or product line, with responsibility for FPGA-related design and implementation activities.\nAccountable for the completion of assigned deliverables, including FPGA design, verification, integration, and release, in accordance with approved schedules.\nIndependently plans, performs, and prioritizes complex tasks related to FPGA architecture, coding, verification, and system integration, in alignment with corporate goals.\nAnalyzes and interprets data, identifying trends and formulating the next steps, while effectively performing trade off analysis, if required by the function.\nLeads, designs, develops, and reviews FPGA architectures and HDL code, and may also support the development of test methods, specifications, technical apparatus, software, and processes for complex components and system functions.\nCollaborates closely with hardware and software engineering teams to define interfaces, support FPGA integration, troubleshoot system-level issues, and support product releases.\nEvaluates complex designs or processes, with respect to acceptability, suitability and cost. Recommends preferred design options. Presents trade-off, if required by the function.\nIdentifies product defects and able to recognize outliers in results. Able to explain and document product defects and their impact.\nSecondary Functions:\nEffectively communicates technical information to a multidisciplinary team in the form of documentation, presentations and technical summaries and promotes collaboration.\nTechnical expertise in more than one or a subject matter expert in at least 1 area.\nLeads without authority & provides technical guidance to engineers and technicians on a given project. Provides mentoring.\nProvides technical support for or leads CAPA or complaint investigations.\nGenerates predictable schedules understanding cross-functional dependencies.\nInternal Networking/Key Relationships:\nTo be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:\nWill interface on a regular basis with groups across the organization as needed\nSkills & Capabilities:\nThe ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:\nStatistical Analysis (if required by the function), Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem Solving, Critical Thinking\nTechnically adept and confident\nLeadership: Accountability, Decision Making, Influence, Communication\nMentoring\nQualifications\nMinimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:\nEducation:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related field\nExperience:\nTwelve years of product development or relevant experience\nEight to ten years of product development or relevant experience for advanced degrees\nFor internal candidate promotion: Demonstrated proficiency in meeting all competencies of current level and acceptable performance history may be used in lieu of experience\nIn vitro medical device experience highly desired\nAdditional Skills/Knowledge:\nLanguage: Proficiency in English language required\nInternational Mobility:\nRequired: No\nTravel Requirements:\nSome domestic and international travel may be required.\nClosing\nIf you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.\nWerfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact  for assistance.\nWe operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. 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