Senior Signal Processing Engineer

Volcano Corporation provides rewarding and challenging employment opportunities for those qualified and selected individuals wishing to join us as we develop, market, and manufacture products that improve the overall quality of medical care.

 

Come join Volcano Corporation - a team leading the way!

 

JOB SUMMARY:

 Lead the investigation, design, prototype, testing, and documentation of signal and image processing procedures for optimal imaging and post-processing with current and future intravascular ultrasound imaging systems and catheters. Investigate and develop new tools or devices to improve and automate current company’s signal/image post-processing and measurement tools.  Participate with project teams on definition, design, implementation, documentation, verification, and validation of products according to development procedures and protocols.



 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Support prototype-to-product engineering stage for advanced imaging systems

·  Contribute to the design, development, and modification of components in the signal and image processing chain of imaging systems and catheters.

·  Participate in research and development of advanced intravascular imaging systems with an emphasis on image processing and analysis

·  Performs other duties as required.

·  Demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills working in a cross-functional, regulated environment. Maintains detailed documentation according to product development processes throughout all phases of research and development.

 

EDUCATION:

·  Requires a Master of Science degree in biomedical engineering, computer science, or a related field from an accredited university

·  Formal background and training in signal and image processing

 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

·  Experience with scientific computing applications (i.e.: MATLAB, IDL, LabView)

·  Knowledge of theories and principles of medical imaging and/or ultrasound physics

·  Knowledge of computer applications (i.e.: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, etc.)

·  Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and of generally accepted office practices, procedures and equipment

·  Knowledge of theories and principles of imaging processing (preferably in a medical setting)

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·  Ability to lead and work in a team environment ensuring conducive working relationships

·  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties including Company management and outside business associates

·  Excellent analytical, training and motivational skills

·  Ability to organize and prioritize workflow in order to meet established time frames and schedules

·  Communicate ideas effectively (including verbal, written, PowerPoint, etc.)

·  Assimilate techniques from scientific literature

·  Keep laboratory notebook in accordance with internal procedures

·  Develop intellectual property and support patenting process

·  Remain current with medical image processing technology, relevant intellectual property, and relevant medical device industry progress

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

·  Expected travel time will be minimal.

 

Volcano offers a competitive comprehensive Benefits Package to regular full time employees.

 

Qualified candidates please email resume to jobs@volcanocorp.com

 

 

To learn more about Volcano Corporation go to www.volcanocorp.com

 

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NOTE:    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required by all incumbents.  Incumbents may perform other duties as assigned.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Management retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.