Showing posts with label Wisconsin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wisconsin. Show all posts

Wednesday, 12 February 2014



Why John Deere

 
The John Deere Agricultural and Turf division touches every corner of the globe.  If it’s green and growing, chances are John Deere has a hand in it.  Our products provide complete solutions, whether it’s to nurture seeds into a bountiful crop, beautify our parks, carpet our golf courses or taking care of the lawns and gardens that surround our homes. Join John Deere--a proven business leader--and watch your potential grow.
 
A key component of the marketing function at John Deere is the product support team. Members of the team provide technical assistance to John Deere dealers through the Dealer Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) hotline. The work is challenging, fast–paced and very fulfilling. Product support professionals work with every area of the company, including engineering, service parts, manufacturing, marketing, the branch organization, dealers and customers. Through exposure to all facets of our business, individuals can identify other areas of the company that may serve as a future career path.
 
What You'll Do
 
John Deere Horicon Works is seeking a Product Support Representative-Riding Lawn Equipment to provide product or technical support to field teams, channel partners, or customers on advanced problems. In addition, you will:
  • Follow Customer Support processes and standards, as well as warranty policies and procedures within the Warranty Administration Manual.
  • Drive activities to improve reliability and serviceability of products.
  • Prioritize problems and research solutions, author and enter documentation on complex technical issues and solutions into Dealer Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) database.
  • Participate in or lead Warranty Reduction projects.
  • Work closely with factory Engineering, Quality and Assembly, and Sales Branches to resolve DTAC cases.
  • Participate in development and/or execution of field programs for product non-conformance.
  • Travel to the field (less than 20%) to collect failure data to provide problem definition and to assist in product problem resolution.
  • Develop and deliver training for products, services or initiatives.
  • Assist Marketing by representing Product Support at promotional events for branches or other channel partners.

What It Takes

 
 
We need a solid communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment. Ideally, you will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology, Education, or any Business related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Additionally, we require:
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and business correspondence skills.
  • Customer interaction regarding products, parts, and services.
  • Strong analytical skills.   
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, engineering to customer support.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and creating spreadsheets, charts, and other documents.
  • Willing and able to travel up to 20% (both domestic and international-must have valid driver’s license).
  • Technical experience related to diagnostics of engines and mechanical/electrical systems.
A strong candidate will also have:
  • Knowledge of DTAC (Dealer Technical Assistance Center) system.
  • Understanding of John Deere Customer Support Processes.
  • Understanding of the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP).
  • Ability to read prints and electrical schematics.
  • Experience in training and development area involved in activities such as instruction, needs assessments, curriculum development.
  • Knowledge of Turf products, customers, markets and competitors.
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma.
What You'll Get
 
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path.  Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package. 
 
Can you imagine the challenge of a lifetime and a rewards package that makes it all worthwhile?
 
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job.  The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.  An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.

Job

 - Product Support

Primary Location

 - United States-Wisconsin-Horicon

Organization

 - Commercial & Consumer Equipment

Schedule

 - Full-time

Shift

 - Day Job

Job Posting

 - Feb 11, 2014, 10:22:22 PM

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Monday, 10 February 2014

1923487
GE Healthcare
Healthcare Global Services
What do you envision for your future? At GE Healthcare, we strive to see life more clearly. Our "healthymagination" vision for the future invites the world to join us on our journey as we continuously develop innovations focused on reducing healthcare costs, increasing access and improving quality and efficiency around the world.

We are an $18 billion unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), employing more than 52,000 people worldwide and serving healthcare professionals in more than 100 countries. We believe in our strategy - and we'd like you to be a part of it. As a global leader, GE can bring together the best in science, technology, business and people to help solve one of the world's toughest challenges and shape a new age of healthcare.
Something remarkable happens when you bring together people who are committed to making a difference - they do!

At work for a healthier world.
Education Technology Project Leader
Experienced
Services
Field Services
United States
Wisconsin
Waukesha
53186-1118
No
GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Manages & coordinates the administration, customization and enhancement of customer facing, integrated education platforms. Reporting to the Education Services’ Education Technology Manager, this role has responsibility for ensuring our integrated education platforms meet the ongoing & evolving needs of GE businesses& customers globally. Experience with configuration/administration of complex systems, collaboration and communication skills are critical to the success of this role.
• Design, maintain, implement, enhance, and customize the Healthcare Learning System as required by business and customer needs globally
• Liaise with GE global colleagues and functional program managers to meet business requirements
• Generate and maintain cross business partnerships for HLS implementations to support business and customer needs
• Drive a self-funding model for HLS customization and enhancement
• Identify, assess and select appropriate HLS enhancement projects based on business and customer requirements
• Manage implementation and integration projects with HLS and education integrated platforms
• Manage and negotiate vendor contracts
• Develop and track metrics to assess issues and resolution and potential enhancement opportunities
• Benchmark and adopt industry trends with a particular emphasis on technology solutions related to web-based learning delivery
• Bachelors in one of the following or similar disciplines: Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Project Management, Instructional Design, Education, Business
• LMS implementation and/or enhancement project management experience
• Understanding of LMS functionality and features
• System implementation project management experience
• Experience with database implementation and management
• Experience in global and cross-cultural work environment
• Experience with the administration and configuration of complex systems
• Ability/willingness to work varied hours based on global requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in compressed timeframes
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency to achieve measurable outcomes
• Ability to convert business objectives to action - balance conceptual vision with tangible accomplishments
• Ability to think strategically and influence decisions with key business leaders
• Ability to assess needs, create a clear vision, set ambitious goals and inspire others to move in a well-defined direction
• Willingness to submit to a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history and educational background
• Willingness to travel up to 10%; including overnight stays when needed
• Willingness to take a drug test
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
• Work experience with Plateau Systems LMS technical management and implementation
• Minimum 3 years experience either in education development and/or web-based learning delivery
• Familiarity with Filemaker PRO
• Familiarity with GE’s Culture and business environment
• Strong internal and external Learning & Development network and established credibility
• Work experience in a regulated environment
• 3+ years experience in a healthcare environment
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Thursday, 6 February 2014

Job : Infrastructure Business Analyst

Posted by Unknown on 03:32 with No comments


IT-Project Services
Exempt
WI - Milwaukee
At Baird, we focus on achieving great outcomes for our clients, and we are committed to helping our associates thrive, professionally and personally. Our continued success has given us the opportunity to continue to invest in our technology as a key for Baird to win in the marketplace. Our growing IT organization consists of over 160 talented professionals working collaboratively to enhance our technology infrastructure. We work with some of the latest technologies in the areas of application development, business intelligence, infrastructure, technical support services, project management and business analysis. Baird a leader in the Financial Services industry for the past 90 years, and proud to be one of Fortune’s 100 best companies to work for the past eleven consecutive years!

We are currently seeking an Infrastructure Business Analyst for our downtown Milwaukee headquarters. He or she will be a member of our Project Services team focused on identifying business needs and challenges with the goal of identifying technology to support our IT organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze and Develop Solutions (55%)
• Independently elicit requirements by the use of interviews, workflow analysis, requirements workshops, and surveys to provide business process descriptions, business requirements, use cases, and user stories.
• Collaborate with project team members (developers, architects, analysts) to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs between usability and performance needs
• Perform analysis of potential solutions against business requirements and financial impact to identify the best solution for the business
• Serves as the conduit between the customer community (internal and external customers) and the project team through requirements elicitation and communication.

Testing (20%)
• Provide comprehensive test plans as part of the functional/technical requirements document and lead testing efforts after the execution phase
• Act as a facilitator for UAT (User Acceptance Testing) with the client, third party vendors or other testers that use the product, leveraging acceptance criteria defined with the business partner.

Relationship Management (10%)
• Consult and develop relationships with all client personnel that foster closer ties within the Information Technology department.
• Participate in the project governance process which includes the prioritization of IT projects.
• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships

Project Execution (15%)
• Assists in setting dates for project deadlines, based on the needs of the business
• When facilitating the Project Manager role, manages project resources in accordance with the project schedule

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of five years of prior IT experience, including at least three years related BA experience.
• B.S. in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or Finance is preferred.
• Prior financial industry experience is preferred.
• Experience in serving as a BA on technical projects leveraging various technologies and third parties.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required and MS Project and Visio is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to influence without authority.
• Detail oriented and possess exceptional organizational, time management, and problem solving skills.
3344BR
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Application Architect

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Application Architect
IT-Application Development
Exempt
WI - Milwaukee
At Baird, we focus on achieving great outcomes for our clients, and we are committed to helping our associates thrive, professionally and personally. Our continued success has given us the opportunity to continue to invest in our technology as a key for Baird to win in the marketplace. Our growing IT organization consists of 168 talented professionals working collaboratively to enhance our technology infrastructure. We work with some of the latest technologies in the areas of application development, business intelligence, infrastructure, technical support services, project management and business analysis. Baird a leader in the Financial Services industry for the past 90 years, and proud to be one of Fortune’s 100 best companies to work for the past ten consecutive years!

SUMMARY:
The Application Architect is responsible for establishing the basic structure of the business unit application domain, defining the core design features and elements that provide the overall development framework. This key position partners with Solution Architects, Project Managers and development teams to assist in setting technical direction and strategy and reports to our Director of Application Development.

Solution Delivery:
- Design and implement project solutions
- Translate business requirements and product vision into application architecture
- Work with development team on refined estimates
- Perform system and risk analysis
- Develop, code, and test features
- Maintain integrity of high level design and application architecture by participating in design reviews and code reviews
- Ensure project deliverables meet overall enterprise architecture requirements, including providing and owning trade-off choices
- Responsible to drive the software craftsmanship model in the organization and into the team

Leadership:
- Use the mentoring and pairing model to coach software development principles
- Communicate requirements and architecture to development team members
- Approve software releases
- Provide technical mentoring to development and project services team members

Collaborate with internal and external customers:
- Work with Project Managers and Business Analysts on high level project estimates and creating of technical requirements and test plans
- Work with Application Development teams for data and integration needs
- Play the key interface between Baird and vendor solution/technical architecture staff

Continuous Learning:
- Seek out and apply new technologies and skills in daily work through conferences, online training, reading, participation in organizations and user groups, etc.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

- B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering preferred
- At least 7 years of software engineering experience including experience in an architecture role
- Demonstrated expertise in Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, with a focus on high-quality, timely, and supportable and maintainable code delivery.
- Demonstrated expertise in the architecture and design of high performance distributed systems.
- Experience and comfort with Agile/XP/Lean development.
- Demonstrated history of technical leadership and successful delivery on large and complex projects.
- Demonstrated experience with Test Automation (FIT, xUnit)
- Demonstrated effective decision making on architecture and design
- Requirements analysis skills and experience
- Strong communication skills
- Strong pair programming experience
- Demonstrated experience with Continuous Integration
- Goal oriented with strong attention to detail
- Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities
- Able to work and grow in a fast-paced, team oriented environment
3286BR

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Baird Position Title: Annuity Specialist

Posted by Unknown on 01:45 with No comments


PWM Research, Products & Services
Exempt
WI - Milwaukee
SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly talented and motivated individual to work with Baird’s Research, Products and Services team. The main objective of the Annuity Specialist is to provide subject-matter expertise to Baird’s Private Wealth Management Financial Advisors and their clients. This internal role will be responsible for conducting marketing activities to promote annuity products and solutions within the Baird network. This involves working with Financial Advisors and other cross-functional Baird teams to deliver expert knowledge and advice on specific annuity products, solutions and strategies.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Communicate information to Financial Advisors on annuity products (variable, fixed, immediate and fixed indexed annuities) and answer incoming technical product questions.

2. Consult with Financial Advisors to determine their clients’ needs and select appropriate annuity solutions that meet the client’s objectives. Participate in client meetings and calls when requested.

3. Coordinate and communicate the launch of new products, product changes and marketing initiatives to the field; occasional travel to branch offices to present annuity sales concepts and products.

4. Create marketing materials on annuity products and solutions, and develop content for the Annuity & Insurance Newsletter for field distribution. Update and post marketing materials to intranet site for field visibility and utilization.

5. Prepare training material and present to Baird’s new Financial Advisor Associates and Client Relationship Associates continuing education programs.

6. Develop relationships with insurance partners to create more coordinated marketing efforts to the field in an effort to drive increased participation and utilization of our products and services.

7. Occasionally represent Baird at annuity industry conventions and insurance partner forums.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the financial services or annuity field.

2. Life insurance license required and ability to become Series 6/7 and 63 licensed.

3. Fundamental working knowledge of annuity products and solutions strongly desired.

4. Strong oral and written communication skills with internal and external clients; strong presentation skills.

5. Exceptional organizational skills as well as ability to manage multiple tasks.

6. Must be a self-starter, work independently and possess excellent follow through skills. In addition, must have strong coordination skills to work well with other cross-functional teams.

7. Ability to shift focus in a fast-paced and ever changing environment.

8. May involve limited travel.

3105BR
           
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Description

 
Internal Only

Qualifications

 

Job

 Finance and Accounting

Primary Location

United States of America-Wisconsin-Neenah

Organization

 Fin Shared Serv-N Atlantic-50161434

Schedule

 Full-time
 

Description

 From brands such as Huggies® and Kleenex® to medical devices and workplace solutions, Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life. We hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position globally in more than 80 countries, but we’re not just changing diapers here. Our employees are changing the world for the better with innovative products that create new categories and push existing ones to a higher level. If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark. 

We are currently recruiting an Enterprise Risk Management Analyst (ERM Analyst) for our Neenah, WI location.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Conduct country or operations risk assessments to highlight high risk areas and mitigation plans to eliminate or reduce the exposure.
• Perform risk management audits and site inspections, focusing on operation recommendations to reduce risk factors.
• Periodic education presentations to mitigate the enterprise cost of risks.
• Conduct ERM analysis on various issues and trends, creating detailed reports for V-P of GRM that can share internally with various individuals.
• The position will assist the V-P of GRM with the placement of Crime coverage.
• The role will also be engaged in various processes to enhance the management of the departments ERM programs.

Customers and Customer Requirements
Internal customers of this position are the operations managers, and financial managers of Kimberly-Clark Corporation and its foreign subsidiaries and equity companies. External customers include risk consultant service vendor, claim vendors, insurance carriers and insurance brokers.

Scope
The Enterprise Risk Management Analyst has accountability to assist the Vice-President in managing various enterprise risk management activities as a primary objective, with some P/C and loss prevention exposures. The ERM Analyst is also responsible to facilitate risk related discussions by conducting educational programs that embed risk management into the organization. Assist with the placement of select coverage, their issues and related claims management activities.

Principal Accountabilities
1. Lead various country or location risk assessment processes by highlighting high risk areas and mitigation plans to eliminate or reduce future exposures. Focus is on the customer needs, to assist them in improving their overall business results.

2. Conduct site inspections and audits, identifying risks that could have a material adverse impact at that location. Outcome is to improve results by reducing risk factors.

3. Facilitate educational sessions in English or Spanish to build talents of our global customers (i.e. Smart Risk Taking, Mock Crisis, Business Continuity Process and Crisis Management training), with the goal of embedding risk management activities into the organization.

4. Conduct ERM analysis on various issues and trends, creating detailed reports to V-P of GRM that can share internally with various entities and individuals. Some examples will include benchmarking best practices of industry leaders and quantifying the impact to K-C or reviewing broker data that if implemented will assist in elevated a GRM process.

5. Handle the placement of the Crime coverage. This will include the need to prepare underwriting presentation and application, assist in the strategy session, set timelines and measurable expectations and finalize the placement via a policy review.

6. Handle specific assignments to meet the needs of GROC and the Audit Committee. Also will be assigned miscellaneous tasks as directed by the V-P of GRM.

7. Exercise judgment and discretion in contact with Kimberly-Clark Corporation and outside personnel to insure company policies are maintained, government regulations adhered to and the Company’s assets are protected.

8. Communicate fully with superiors, peers, subordinates and others, supplying information that is relevant to the process. Be informative without being obtrusive or vexatious. Communicate in a way that is timely, yet prompt; complete, yet concise; candid, yet accurate; and clear, yet responsive.

9. Collaborate and contribute to a positive environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.

Qualifications

 Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree in a finance, accounting, business or insurance related field.
• Strong analytical skills, viewing documents and data, with expectations of producing a report to management that is thorough yet concise.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel and Access are also essential; SAP experience ideal.
• The ability to speak basic Spanish is preferred.

Job

 Finance and Accounting

Primary Location

United States of America-Wisconsin-Neenah

Organization

 Treasury-Dallas-50161810

Schedule

 Full-time

Job Posting

 6 Feb,2014

Unposting Date

 On goinig

 

Sunday, 2 February 2014

Job - Product Engineering

Posted by Unknown on 23:21 with No comments

Primary Location - United States-Wisconsin-Horicon

Organization - Commercial & Consumer Equipment

Schedule - Full-time

Shift - Day Job

Job Posting - Feb 1, 2014, 2:16:14 AM

 
Job Description 

Design Engineer - Riding Lawn Equipment(

Job Number:

 50570078)

Why John Deere

 
The John Deere Agricultural and Turf division touches every corner of the globe.  If it’s green and growing, chances are John Deere has a hand in it.  Our products provide complete solutions, whether it’s to nurture seeds into a bountiful crop, beautify our parks, carpet our golf courses or taking care of the lawns and gardens that surround our homes. Join John Deere--a proven business leader--and watch your potential grow.
 
Working with the latest technology, collaborating with the best and brightest in the field, expanding your knowledge and honing your skills—all are key components of unmatched career satisfaction as a member of the John Deere product engineering team.
 
What You’ll Do
 
John Deere Horicon Works is seeking a Riding Lawn Equipment Design Engineer to design, prototype, and analyze Riding Lawn Tractor systems and components. In addition, you will:
  • Evaluate alternative design solutions to improve cost, quality, reliability and performance.
  • Develop design solutions using PTC software (Creo).
  • Oversee the building of components and assemblies with the experimental shop or factory, help to create the test and analysis plans for product verification and validation, and use FEA as needed to analyze new designs.
  • Create the experimental specification in PDMLink and work with the design coordinator to adopt the spec.
  • Use planning tools to maintain project schedules.
  • Apply existing applications to routine problems.
  • Work with supply management, quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, and marketing - providing technical support as needed.
  • Learn and apply company engineering policies and practices; learn company products.

What It Takes

 
 
We need an excellent communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment.  Ideally, you will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering, or equivalent experience. In addition, we require:
  • At least 1 year of product development experience.
  • Experience with Pro-Engineer or other CAE software package.
A strong candidate will also have:
  • Riding Lawn Equipment product design experience.
  • General understanding of machine forms relevant to the specific job assignment (JD and competitors).
  • Experience with PDMLink and SAP to create parts and bills of material.
  • Knowledge of the Enterprise Product Development Process.
  • Knowledge of engineering principles, theory and practice.
  • Technical experience relating to design/diagnostics of mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems.
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Thursday, 30 January 2014

Job Title Marketing Manager

Posted by Unknown on 04:10 with No comments


Racine, WI
RD&E - Professional Markets
SC Johnson is one of the world’s leading makers of household brands. The company has operations in more than 70 countries and sells products in virtually every country around the world. Its product portfolio includes global brands such as Pledge®, Duck®, Mr. Muscle®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Glade®, Raid®, OFF!®, Baygon® and Ziploc®.

The company has been making great products for more than 125 years and the same family that started the company still owns and runs it today. For over a century, spanning five generations, the Johnson family has demanded the best for families everywhere. Many of SC Johnson’s products have been, and remain, top sellers in their market categories.

Over the years, SC Johnson has established a long legacy of environmental responsibility, community leadership, innovation and being a great place to work. In 2010, the company was named the fourth most innovative company in the consumer products category on Fast Company magazine’s annual Most Innovative Companies list. Additionally, the company was named to Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work” list, and Working Mother magazine regularly recognizes it as one of the 100 best companies for working mothers.

In 2011, SC Johnson & Son created the Global Professional Markets division. The Division’s mission is to become the prime source for commercial cleaning providing clever, easy-to-use cleaning solutions targeting small business service contractors sourcing supplies through retail and industrial/institutional distribution.

Position Summary:

Oversee and own all aspects of product development and life-cycle for the new SC Johnson Professional brand of commercial cleaning solutions. This role exists within a start-up division and involves extensive collaboration through a matrix organization. The ideal candidate will have general experience within multiple marketing functions including n both product and shopper roles. Prior experience working within DIY, Mass, Club, I&I, Jan/San, and/or Office channels would be optimal.


Responsibilities:

• Strategic planning and tactical activities expanding distribution, product life-cycle, and ongoing portfolio development.
• Perform ongoing product, segment, competitive, and industry analysis to develop response scenarios and actions.
• Champion the development of all 360 integrated communications along the path to purchase including; Digital, trade, instore, advertising, special events, and ad hoc opportunities.
• Drive research to continually gain user insights leading to a robust solution set.
• Ongoing collaboration with R&D identifying testing and product performance objectives.
• Forecasting and ongoing P/L management
• Lead and manage all packaging design and development in conjunction with packaging engineers.
• Collaborate with sales teams driving retailer-specific opportunities, presentation decks, ongoing portfolio expansion, and necessary selling tools.
• Numerous occasions will arise where support is required outside the job description.

Specific Skills Required:

• Role requires abilities in: product management, shopper marketing, creative problem solving, translating user insights into viable business strategies, alignment of cross-functional team/management, and partnering with internal/external resources.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to details.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate concisely across all levels of management and customers.
• Proven ability to drive results via creative opportunity identification and execution.
• Demonstrated track record of achievements.
• High sense of urgency and personal accountability.
• The individual selected is expected to be in the role for 2+ years.


Education/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum – BS or BA degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field is required.
• 4+ years broad marketing experience commercializing and promoting products sold through retail channels of distribution.
• Consistent & proven track record of making measurable contributions within prior organizations.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Tuesday, 28 January 2014



Job Number
1897590
Business
GE Healthcare
Business Segment
Healthcare Systems



Career Level
Experienced
Function
Engineering/Technology
Function Segment
Product Design and Development
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available
United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces
Wisconsin
City
Milwaukee
Postal Code
53223-3219
Relocation Expenses
No
Role Summary/Purpose
GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

Join a dynamic and motivated team developing patient monitoring products in the Life Care Solutions business. Responsibilities include the design, implementation, and testing of embedded software applications for GE’s family of patient monitoring products. The qualified candidate will have experience with embedded software development for real-time systems.
Essential Responsibilities
• Collaborate with software architects to make design decisions to meet business needs and proactively drive those decisions into product software designs
• Participate in and lead the authoring of software requirements and design specifications.
• Design and implement embedded software applications in C++ for a real-time patient monitoring system
• Work across the entire software development lifecycle including high-level and detailed design, software implementation, verification, and maintenance activities
• Leverage Design For Reliability for software, Agile, and Lean software development methodologies to drive reliability and predictability throughout the product development life cycle
• Apply technical expertise and oversight to ensure quality of design and implementation
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to verify the design and implementation
• Collaborate and interact with global teams on software development
• Mentor other engineers on the team to ensure high-quality software
Qualifications/Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related computer degree
• 5+ years of experience in object-oriented design, implementation, and verification of embedded C/C++ software
• Experience with real-time software systems in a multi-threaded environment
• Experience developing in an embedded Linux environment
• Demonstrated strong software design abilities
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycle and development environments
• Working knowledge of fundamental software engineering tools and methodologies (examples include: requirements management tools, UML tools, version control or configuration management systems, static and dynamic analysis, defect tracking and resolutions tools and automated testing)
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Must be comfortable and willing to work in a very collaborative, Agile/SCRUM environment
• You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process
• You must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including for example, verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background
• You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship at the time of hire
• Must be willing to work in our Milwaukee, WI facility full time
• Must submit application for employment through Career Opportunity System or gecareers.com to be considered
• Must be 18 years of age or older
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• 6+ years of experience developing software
• • Demonstrated experience with development of medical device software
• Socket communications programming, UDP, and TCP/IP networking experience
• Experience in developing products with USB 2.0
• Development with multiple concurrent USB devices using high USB bandwidth allocation and throughput.
• USB kernel driver development
• Creative problem solver and solution developer when presented with conflicting requirements, business demands and technical risks/issues
• Knowledge of GE Healthcare processes and engineering tools preferred
• Experience with Lean, Agile, Scaled Agile software development methodologies
• Experience in defining and guiding design for reliability, management of continuous quality metrics.
• Demonstrated facilitation and negotiation skills in driving closure on product-related decisions
• Previous experience working with global engineering teams
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to other technical team members
• Ability to make recommendations to improve the product, process, or technology
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1897474
GE Healthcare
Healthcare Systems



Experienced
Engineering/Technology
Product Design and Development
United States
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
53223-3219
No
GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

Join a dynamic and motivated team developing patient monitoring products in the Life Care Solutions business. Responsibilities include the design, implementation, and testing of embedded software applications for GE’s family of patient monitoring products. The qualified candidate will have experience with embedded software development for real-time systems.
• Collaborate with software architects to make design decisions to meet business needs and drive those decisions into product software designs
• Participate in the authoring of software requirements and design specifications.
• Design and implement embedded software applications in C++ for a real-time patient monitoring system
• Work across the entire software development lifecycle including high-level and detailed design, software implementation, verification, and maintenance activities
• Leverage Design For Reliability for software, Agile, and Lean software development methodologies to drive reliability and predictability throughout the product development life cycle
• Apply technical expertise and oversight to ensure quality of design and implementation
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to verify the design and implementation
• Collaborate and interact with global teams on software development
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related computer degree
• 2+ years of experience in object-oriented design, implementation, and verification of C/C++ software
• Experience with real-time software systems in a multi-threaded environment
• Experience developing in an embedded Linux environment
• Demonstrated strong software design abilities
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycle and development environments
• Working knowledge of fundamental software engineering tools and methodologies (examples include: requirements management tools, UML tools, version control or configuration management systems, static and dynamic analysis, defect tracking and resolutions tools and automated testing)
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Must be comfortable and willing to work in a very collaborative, Agile/SCRUM environment
• You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process
• You must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including for example, verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background
• You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship at the time of hire
• Must be willing to work in our Milwaukee, WI facility full time
• Must submit application for employment through Career Opportunity System or gecareers.com to be considered
• Must be 18 years of age or older
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• Demonstrated experience with development of medical device software
• Socket communications programming, UDP, and TCP/IP networking experience
• Experience in developing products with USB 2.0
• Development with multiple concurrent USB devices using high USB bandwidth allocation and throughput.
• USB kernel driver development
• Creative problem solver and solution developer when presented with conflicting requirements, business demands and technical risks/issues
• Knowledge of GE Healthcare processes and engineering tools preferred
• Experience with Lean, Agile, Scaled Agile software development methodologies
• Previous experience working with global engineering teams
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to other technical team members
• Ability to make recommendations to improve the product, process, or technology                                                                Apply