Principal Systems Engineer

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Principal Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Your Role

As a Principal Engineer in Systems Engineering, you will apply a solid understanding of standard Systems engineering principles to resolve difficult problems, from conception to final design with team input. Plans, schedules, and leads project assignments in the evaluation, selection and adaptation of various engineering techniques, procedures and criteria with minimal guidance. As part of this role, you will be applying general system techniques to help perform root cause analysis on existing project issues, drive updates to system documentation, collaborate with quality on CAPA / NCR issues, drive new product development initiatives from a system perspective, and work across disciplines collaborating with cross functional teams.

What You'll be doing

• Embraces accountability for critical decisions and deliverables within area / role of responsibility and expanded complexity.
• Applies diligence in determining the best solution(s) for technical issues. Focuses on critical information without getting bogged down in unnecessary detail.
• Applies creative thinking to resolve issues.
• Creates design concepts and research methodologies that best meet current and future customer & business needs for a product or process domain area.
• Understands user needs and is able to apply to product realization.
• Understands and contributes to resolution of competing constraints among inter-related functions.
• Contributes to the program / project or the organization’s technical strategy.
• Demonstrates good business judgment in balancing budget, profitability and vendor relationships; understands business financials and resulting impacts that decisions have on the business.
• Thorough understanding and drives application of phases of life cycle management
• Ability to apply life cycle management principles within exploratory, new product development or sustaining phases.
• Can perform as an independent reviewer in technical and design reviews.
• Leverages knowledge of technology, process, and / or therapy domains to drive solutions and product design realization.
• Proposes and drives solutions to sophisticated technical problems.
• Recognized within the immediate team for technical and / or process expertise as evidenced by solicitation for input on a variety of issues.
• Engaged and respected within the team as a subject matter expert on technical problems.
• Demonstrates understanding of and adherence to FDA, ISO and IEC design control procedures, regulations and standards within area of responsibility / expertise.
• Applies risk scenarios and applies technical risk mitigation tools and complete mitigation strategies to ensure optimal results.

What you'll bring

Vantive is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000-156,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and / or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site : Benefits | Vantive

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability / handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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