Electrical Engineer

Overview

Electrical Engineer (Duluth, GA) – Lead Electrical Engineer role in medical devices focused on handheld orthopedic surgical tools. Responsible for owning electrical design, embedded programming, battery systems, and safety testing to bring a medical device from concept through FDA approval.

• Lead electrical designs through verification, validation, and regulatory submission for medical devices (handheld orthopedic surgical tools such as powered drills, saws, and cutting instruments).
• Ensure all device circuitry meets design specifications and safety requirements; program and manage electronic control systems with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance throughout development.

• Deep familiarity with medical device standards, particularly IEC 60601-1 and 60601-2 for electrical safety of medical equipment; ISO 13485 quality management requirements.
• Experience with FDA design controls and documentation practices; knowledge of biocompatibility standards related to electrical components.
• Experience with sterilization-compatible electronics and understanding how autoclaving or other sterilization methods affect battery and circuit design; familiarity with IEC 62304 is beneficial.

• Strong circuit design and analysis capabilities; embedded systems programming; battery management system (BMS) design and integration.
• EMC/EMI compliance knowledge; proficiency with relevant simulation and design tools.
• Experience with power electronics in handheld surgical instruments is a significant plus.
• Hands-on execution with regulatory compliance throughout the development lifecycle.

• Understanding that medical device development requires balancing innovation with rigorous risk management and meticulous documentation.
• Ability to think through failure modes and patient safety implications; experience navigating regulatory submissions and collaborating with quality and regulatory affairs teams.

• Company specialties include Orthopedic Bracing, Alternative Pain Management, Electrotherapy, and more; nationwide DMEPOS and compliance management partnerships.
• Permanent role; contract-to-hire considered.
• Employee benefits include eligible medical, dental, and vision plans; telemedicine; life and disability coverage; legal plan; retirement savings; paid holidays; transit benefits; paid sick leave where applicable. Information on benefits is available through the employer’s benefits portal.

Equal employment opportunity statement:
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to comply with applicable EEO laws. A conviction does not automatically bar employment. We observe applicable Fair Chance laws where required.