Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Senior Clinical Accessories Engineer

Cadwell · Kennewick, WA

Position Summary: The Senior Clinical Accessories Engineer supports the identification,
development, testing, and support of clinical accessories used with Cadwell’s industry-leading
neuro-diagnostics equipment. They drive both the development activities for new clinical
accessories, as well as the improvement of existing clinical accessories, and oversee aspects of
the transfer of new designs to Cadwell’s procurement team.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Assists Product Management in identification of potential new clinical accessories for use with
Cadwell equipment. Works to develop and maintain partner relationships necessary,
prioritizing efforts per the Product Manager’s vision and strategy.
● Owns and drives the technical aspects of evaluating clinical accessories in coordination with the
Product Manager, acting as an initial point of contact for documenting issues or suggestions.
Plans and coordinates design reviews and provides feedback to clinical accessory vendors to
encourage robust and cost-effective clinical accessory designs.
● When appropriate, develops comprehensive and efficient test plans for evaluating potential
accessories for Cadwell products. Supports and/or performs engineering verification testing to
ensure that clinical accessories meet quality and performance standards, documenting results
per Cadwell processes.
● Independently and proactively researches standards, processes, tools, and technologies needed
to execute the Product Managers vision and strategy.
● Independently drives necessary efforts to release new clinical accessories to production, as well
as changes to existing accessories; follows all appropriate Cadwell processes while partnering
with affected departments and suppliers to ensure efficient releases.
● Plans, executes, and approves first article inspections on clinical accessories produced by
Cadwell’s many clinical accessory vendors. Provides feedback to and collaborates with the
vendor on technical aspects of needed improvements.
● Drives the internal training needed for clinical accessories, sharing expertise with other
departments such as applications support, service, installation, and sales support in
coordination with the Product Manager.
● Independently acts as a primary point of contact for escalated customer support in coordination
with the Product Manager. Creates and maintains product documentation such as training
materials, application notes, technical bulletins, etc. in coordination with Product Management,
R&D, Service, and Marketing.
● Drives the failure analysis of field returns and documents results to understand possible design
opportunities. Oversees and drives design changes with the manufacturer to continuously
improve the reliability and safety of Cadwell’s clinical products.
● Owns the continuous support of Cadwell’s clinical accessory portfolio, ensuring business
continuity by proactively identifying and addressing sources of business risk due to part life
cycle changes and obsolescences.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
● Thorough knowledge of both interpreting as well as writing specification sheets
● Thorough knowledge of system-level troubleshooting to understand failure points within both
electronic and mechanical systems
● Working knowledge of common engineering drawing and documentation best practices
● Thorough knowledge of engineering change control processes fundamentals
● Working knowledge of the processes, standards, and equipment used in the manufacture and
use of clinical accessories
● Working knowledge of other regulatory aspects of clinical accessories, such as
biocompatibility, sterilization, etc.
● Working knowledge of bioelectrical signals, electrode design, and related chemistries and
compositions.
● Ability to lead and drive cross-functional efforts with a professional and solutions-oriented
approach. Ability to manage more than one effort at once.
● Able to communicate technical subject matter clearly and concisely, both in written and verbal
formats.
Education / Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Biomedical curriculum, or equivalent worked experience.
• Typically has greater than five (5) years of relevant clinical or engineering experience with three
(3) years or more experience in a direct engineering role.
• Preferred experience working in a regulated environment, ideally in a medical or similar safety
and/or reliability focused industry.

Cadwell Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].

Salary Range
$110,000$127,000 USD