Job Description:

Company: KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc. (KSI)

Job Code: 11778

Pay Grade: US-D16

Description

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG based in Tuttlingen, Germany, is a family-owned, global company committed to benefiting humanity by advancing medical technology through innovation and education.

For more than 75 years, KARL STORZ has been dedicated to earning its international reputation as a leader that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets all its products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship, and clinical effectiveness.

JOB SUMMARY: Brief description of what this person does, in simple direct terms

Design, develop, test, integrate, and verify FPGA designs for medical video camera systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: List the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, in order of importance and/or amount of time spent.

• Create synthesizable Verilog HDL code for FPGAs


• Create Verilog or System Verilog code to simulate and verify FPGA designs


• Troubleshooting FPGA designs


• Analyze resource utilization, power, and timing.
  
  

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES: List other important functions that are secondary duties but may be time consuming.

• Implement small software designs for embedded processors


• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: What does a person in this position need to be able to do?

• Intermediate expertise using (System) Verilog or VHDL for implementation and verification of FPGA designs.


• Basic expertise writing and verifying Embedded C for microcontrollers closely interfacing with FPGA.


• Basic knowledge of video timing and interface standards.


• Intermediate expertise in troubleshooting electrical systems focusing on the FPGA but including software and hardware.


• Intermediate ability to find, recommend, and implement innovative and effective solutions to design issues.


• Basic expertise analyzing FPGA power, performance, resources, and other tradeoffs relative to system requirements


• Basic expertise architecting FPGA designs to meet system requirements. This includes contributing to system requirements development


• Intermediate understanding of the internal structure of FPGAs and the behavior of FPGA design tools


• Basic expertise improving and influencing the direction and process of FPGA design within Karl Storz


• Basic expertise leading other engineers in a technical role. This includes mentoring and knowledge sharing.


• Intermediate expertise writing clear, accurate, and thorough requirements, analysis and design descriptions.


• Knowledge of medical device quality system regulations and standards (eg, U.S. FDA Quality System Regulation 21CFR Part 820, ISO13485, ISO9001)
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: What is the usual educational background and work experience of an individual qualified to perform this job?

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 2-5 years years experience in FPGA design or related field.

MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 0-2 years years experience in FPGA design or related field.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: What are the specific physical and mental demands of this position?

• Visual acuity sufficient for testing


• Ability to sit for extended periods (during meetings and computer work)


• Ability to lift video and test equipment (approximately 20 lbs)


• Ability to connect electrical devices


• Communicate clearly with manager and co-workers
  
  

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Safety, regulatory compliance, legal & job specific

• Injury and Illness Prevention Program; annually - OSHA requirement


• Quality System training


• Job Specific - In house requirement
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: List job titles supervised by this position.

• none

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: How closely is this position supervised day to day?

• Manager assigns projects and responsibilities.


• General instruction from manager or technical lead on project assignments.
  
  

INTERFACE: (Internal/External Customers) List positions, work groups, departments.

• Primarily internal company contacts. Infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.


• It is each employee's obligation to consistently treat visitors, external customers and all co-workers with courtesy and respect

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Link to job posting: https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=KARLSTORZENDO&cws=41&rid=11778

Working at KARL STORZ during COVID-19

KARL STORZ will continue to maintain a safe work environment for our employees. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how COVID-19 may impact the role you are seeking. The impact and/or company-issued personal protection equipment may vary based on the nature and location of the role. Please click here to learn more about our response to COVID-19.

Employee Benefits Program Overview for U.S. Locations

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state of the art wellness program and pet insurance, too!*


• 3 weeks' vacation, 10 holidays plus paid sick time*


• 401K retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee's first 6% contribution


• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts


• Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance


• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year


• Fitness reimbursement up to $200 annually


• Employee referral program of up to $2,000 per hire


• And much more!

*Field sales, internships and part-time employees are not eligible except for where required by state law.

Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in KARL STORZ benefits program.

KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employee must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. KARL STORZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability.

Reasonable Accommodation

If, at any point in the application process (including hiring), a candidate would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or a religious need, please email us at Taleo_Administrator@karlstorz.com and we'll be happy to engage in an interactive process with you.

Notice to Employment Agencies

This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by KARL STORZ's Human Resources team. Human Resources will reach out to our preferred, contracted agency partners in the rare instance additional talent options are required. Your respect for this process is appreciated. KARL STORZ does not accept unsolicited Agency resumes. Resumes received which were unsolicited by KARL STORZ Human Resources department will be ineligible for referral fees.

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