Lead Connectivity Engineer, R&D

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We are looking for a Lead Connectivity Engineer to design, create, and improve tools, processes, and software for today and for the future.

You might be the ideal candidate if you are:

Passionate about and experienced with not just developing quality products but with building quality teams.

Always looking for ways to improve your team’s tools and processes.  

Ready to jump wherever needed to make the biggest impact.  

Excited to guide junior engineers and collaborate with stakeholders to maximize value.

The Lead Connectivity Engineer, R&D provides engineering services to enable transmission and interoperability of biomedical images and image-related information between Hologic products, and with non-Hologic products in the clinical environment such as PACS.  This role is responsible for daily operations and oversight of product interoperability requirements, for example, based on DICOM Standard services, and define standard connectivity model for Hologic product platforms. Leads projects or performs work related to network image management, network image interpretation management, network print management, imaging procedure management and off-line storage media management. Ensures products are compliantly and flawlessly integrated and able to interface with other Information Systems providing for shared management of patient, procedure, and results information.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain and expand on an expert level of understanding of our products and their use in clinical practice, using this knowledge for successful interoperability with other medical devices or information systems within business interests and judicious effort spent working with or influencing other vendors.

Maintain proficiency in DICOM, IHE, and other integration technologies and contribute this knowledge to the design and implementation of projects and products.

Recognized cross functionally as a go to technical expert and acts as lead for assigned products.  Identify and lead complex technical projects.  Functions as a subject matter expert for relevant areas of expertise.

Contribute technical leadership and expertise to the design and specification of function, features, and interoperability capabilities related to product and project assignments.

Ensure connectivity designs and implementations comply with cybersecurity requirements, data protection regulations, and security standards.

Contribute to product development efforts regarding interoperability requirements, design elements, and integrated operations.

Provide third-tier escalation support for service calls pertaining to interoperability related issues and is accountable for the identification, diagnosis, prioritization, and correction of technical issues.

Conduct root cause analysis of interoperability issues reported and implement and track solid corrective actions to reduce defects and failures or optimize and streamline manufacturing processes.

Ensure that requirements, design implementation, test and maintenance methods/processes are developed as well as executed in a manner which supports all company quality standards.

Drive continuous improvement of integrated operation which may include design changes, documentation, process improvement, or relationship building with other medical device vendors.

Responsible for building lab environments and identifying tools for increasing efficiency of the Connectivity team.

Educate sales and service force on applicable interoperability topics and issues.

Present topics related to specific areas of expertise to customer groups, internal groups, and industry groups.

Keep Hologic aware of technology and industry trends with respect to interoperability related issues.

Provide consistent, dependable guidance and mentoring to lower-level engineers to promote learning, development, and knowledge transfer.

Attend industry meetings and represent Hologic interests by keeping abreast of activities in the industry with respect to DICOM and HL7 standard updates, and new development by Mammography Tracking Software and Enterprise Imaging Software providers.

Actively initiates collaboration with Engineering, Field Service Engineers, Clinical Applications Specialists, Technical Support, and other vendors of medical systems to successfully install Hologic networked products to meet customer expectations for equipment performance.

Establish collaborative relationships with all stakeholders and create links with experts within the Hologic network and outside.  Lead collaborative efforts and the building of interorganizational networks.

Qualifications:  

Education

Preferred Minimum Non-Technical Degree: College Degree

Preferred Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: Master’s Degree

Experience    

Preferred Minimum Non-Technical Degree: 8+ Years

Preferred Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: 6+ Years with Master’s Degree, 3+ Years with PhD

Experience driving departmental best practices and product or process improvements.  

Agile methodology experience a plus

Experience working with RIS (Radiology Information System), or EI (Enterprise Imaging) a plus.

 

Core Skills

In depth knowledge of medical imaging, component design, computer networking, software design or test, DICOM implementation programming, technical support to sales or service, vendor relationships, clinical experience in radiology and customer experience.

In depth knowledge of PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), EMR (Electronic Medical Records), DICOM images, DICOM communication protocols, DICOM Standard, HL7, FHIR standards, PMS (Patient Management Systems).

Familiarity with providing product conformance to DICOM Standard network services, media exchange, and information objects in a DICOM Conformance Statement.

Demonstrated expertise in enterprise imaging workflow solutions including modality worklist management, and automated prior image retrieval with tools like Mirth/NextGen or Laurel Bridge Software.

Experience in preparing 510(k) and PMA submission materials including interoperability requirements for products.

Proven track record working in a cross-functional matrix team, influencing without direct authority, and managing external vendors.

Expert analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to troubleshoot complex issues.  

Ability to develop and deliver high quality presentations.  

Proven capability to learn and apply related technologies and concepts.

HIPAA / GDPR compliance experience a plus

De-identification experience a plus

EHR system integration experience a plus

Project and Requirement Management tools like Atlassian suite of tools and JAMA experience a plus

Soft Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in communicating complex technical details with both technical and non-technical audiences.  Adapts communication style to suit different audiences.  Creates precise, accurate technical documentation. 

Excellent interpersonal skills.  Demonstrated ability to collaborate well, both technically and interpersonally.  

Ability to lead and motivate a team; Efficiently direct and coordinate the work of others.

Strong contributor to high performing team.  Demonstrated skills in project management, workload management and prioritization, and self-motivation.

Demonstrated capabilities to lead and coach other engineers.

So why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.

If you have the right skills and experience and want to join our team, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you!

The annualized base salary range for this role is $119,300 - $186,600 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Agency and Third-Party Recruiter Notice: Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.

As part of our commitment to a fair and accurate evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, we require all applicants to refrain from using AI tools, such as generative AI or automated writing assistance, during any stage of the interview process. Responses influenced by AI may result in disqualification. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a transparent and equitable selection process.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.

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