Manager, Hardware Engineering
3 days ago
Neptune City
Job Description Caregility (caregility.com) is a telehealth solution provider connecting care everywhere. Designated as the Best in KLAS® Virtual Care Platform (non-EMR) in 2021, 2022, and 2023, Caregility Cloud™ brings bedside care, virtual encounters, and AI capabilities together at the point of care. Doctors, nurses, and patients around the world rely on our intelligent telehealth edge devices and virtual nursing, observation, and engagement applications to enhance clinical insights, patient safety, and efficiency. Trusted by over 75 health systems, deployed in more than 1,000 hospitals, and supporting over 30,000 connected devices, Caregility is helping to trans Caregility is seeking a Full-Time, Exempt, employee who will report to our headquarters in Wall Township, NJ daily. The Manager of Hardware Engineering is a strategic leadership role responsible for the end-to-end hardware product lifecycle at Caregility. This includes providing strategic leadership, and operational management for two core functions: Hardware Design Engineering and Hardware Testing/Operations Engineering. The Manager will drive the development and validation of our existing APS telehealth hardware, peripherals, and lead research and development for next-generation patient bedside technologies, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and innovation. Roles + Responsibilities: This position provides leadership to a team of engineers and technicians with varying degrees of expertise and influences internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic business outcomes. This position handles and is expected to protect all internal and external confidential information and must utilize discretion and judgment based on company policies • Provide hands-on leadership for the Hardware Design Engineering and Hardware Testing/Operations Engineering teams., • Own the entire hardware product development lifecycle, from concept and architecture through design, validation, certification, and production release for all APS products and new bedside hardware., • Develop and execute a forward-looking hardware technology roadmap, including research and development for new patient bedside hardware solutions., • Manage the department budget, resource allocation, and capital expenditures for lab equipment and tools., • Establish and enforce rigorous hardware development processes, quality standards, and best practices for design, testing, and documentation., • Drive compliance with all relevant medical, safety, and international standards (e.g., IEC 60601, FCC, CE, SASO) for all hardware products., • Collaborate closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product launches and lifecycle management., • Oversee the creation and maintenance of all hardware documentation, including design specifications, test plans and test results, fabrication manuals, and Bill of Materials (BOM), etc.., • Lead technical design reviews, risk assessment meetings, and post-mortem analyses to foster a culture of continuous improvement., • Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and innovation., • Work with CIO to evaluate and select external partners, contractors, and manufacturers to support design, prototyping, and production., • Manage the Hardware Development Lab, ensuring it is a secure, efficient, and well-maintained environment that supports current and future R&D needs., • Represent the hardware engineering function in meetings, providing updates on project status, risks, and strategic initiatives., • Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive landscape in telehealth and patient monitoring hardware., • Any other assigned duties Skills + Abilities: • Exceptional leadership and team management skills with a proven ability to hire, develop, and motivate high-performing engineering teams., • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into a tangible technology roadmap., • Elevated level of Professionalism and Integrity., • High ability to collaborate with peers and cross-functional leaders., • Exceptional customer service and stakeholder management skills., • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills., • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a data-driven approach., • Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times., • Extensive use of business computer systems including Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Power Point. Education + Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required. Master's degree or MBA is preferred., • 10+ years of experience in hardware engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership/management role overseeing both design and validation teams., • Proven track record of successfully taking multiple hardware products from concept to mass production, preferably in a medical, telehealth, or other regulated industry., • Deep understanding of hardware development processes, quality systems, and regulatory standards (IEC 60601 experience is a significant plus)., • Strong knowledge of electronic components, embedded systems, AIOs, audio/video systems, and power supplies., • Experience with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for design and drafting review., • Knowledge of Telemedicine and related devices is highly preferred., • Knowledge of Computer Operating Systems, especially Linux Ubuntu, is desirable., • Polycom/Tandberg/Cisco certified Videoconference Engineer (TCE/CVE/etc.) or InfoComm CTS certifications are a plus. Other Duties + Requirements: • Domestic and International travel requiring multi-night stays., • Valid passport; International travel possible., • Valid U.S. driver's license., • Must be willing to complete background checks and drug tests as required by current or future contracts., • Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs., • Frequent sitting, standing, and walking., • Limited weekend and/or night work may be required., • Must be able to pass suitability requirements for certain customers. If you share our passion to make healthcare more connected, more efficient, and more personal, join us and you’ll be rewarded with an excellent salary and benefits package, including 401k and Flex 125 plans. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, marital status, gender, national origin, caste, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination form healthcare delivery across inpatient and outpatient settings.