NPD Lead Electrical Engineer - Louisville

Position: NPD Lead Electrical Engineer - Louisville, CO

Lead Electrical Engineer, New Product Development – Surgical Division

Purpose:

Driven by our purpose to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day, we are seeking a talented and experienced Electrical Engineer to join a growing R&D department in our Surgical Division to contribute to new product development of both Capital and Disposable products. Our team is customer focused, working to enhance the user's experience through improving our system's performance, compliance and reliability through state of art hardware design and selection, robust testing, and analysis.

In this role you will have the opportunity of working cross functionally with groups such as Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing as part of the development cycle.

The Lead Electrical Engineer, NPD, delivers value by driving the design and selection of HW that meets the needs of both the customer and the business. This role will be responsible for prototyping, analyzing, and documenting design concepts throughout the NPD cycle. As such, this role requires robust familiarity with design and troubleshooting tools. This role will also support senior level EEs in the design and development of PCBs for control of various subsystems within our capital portfolio.

As such, this role will be a champion for state-of-art design practices, including robust design reviews.

The Lead Electrical Engineer has wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and coordinate activities of other personnel as a Team Lead.

Skills & Expertise:
Technical Leadership:

Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical lead, coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, setting priorities, and guiding teams through complex problem-solving and design challenges.

Electrical System Design:

Advanced proficiency in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting electrical systems, including printed circuit assemblies, cable and harness design, power conversion, analog/digital circuits, filtering, and power distribution.

Schematic & PCB Design:

High-level competency in schematic-level design (preferably using Altium), PCB layout, and manufacturing processes for both capital equipment and disposable products.

Testing & Verification:

Expert use of electrical test and development equipment (oscilloscopes, LCR meters, logic analyzers, power supplies), development of test fixtures, and implementation of robust verification methods for components and systems.

Component Selection:

Strong skills in specifying, evaluating, and selecting electronic and electro-mechanical components to meet complex product specifications.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Ability to work effectively with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and external partners to ensure compliance, manufacturability, and successful product launch.

Knowledge:
Medical Device Standards:

In-depth understanding of medical device design standards and regulatory requirements (IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, and 60601-2-2).

Electronic Design:

Comprehensive knowledge of analog/digital circuit design, PCB manufacturing, and embedded systems. Familiarity with FPGAs, CPLDs, and microcontrollers.

Emerging Technologies:

Commitment to staying current with new technologies, tools, and industry trends to drive continuous innovation and improvement.

Clinical Applications:

Preferred knowledge of clinical and technical aspects of gynecological surgery or related surgical technologies.

Behaviors & Attributes:
Leadership & Mentorship:

Exemplifies department culture through positive leadership, effective communication, and the mentoring of junior engineers.

Continuous Improvement:

Champions a culture of learning, improvement, and the adoption of best practices and new technologies.

Analytical Thinking:

Strong analytical skills for evaluating data, conducting root cause analysis, and translating findings into actionable solutions.

Communication:

Excellent written and verbal communication; able to adapt messaging for technical and non-technical audiences. Produces clear, accurate technical documentation and facilitates effective group…