Prin Electrical Engineer

A Principal Electrical Engineer is sought to support the development and sustaining of implantable medical devices, including insertable cardiac monitors, pacemakers, and ICDs. This on-site role in Mounds View, MN, will focus on hardware ownership for both new and existing products, encompassing requirements definition, design changes, analysis, root-cause investigation, verification strategy, and impact assessments.

Key responsibilities include characterizing and verifying hardware requirements through hands-on lab work and analytical methods, developing and executing test plans, procedures, and reports, and supporting production test and manufacturing troubleshooting. The role also involves ensuring compliance with Class III medical device design controls, including requirements traceability, Good Documentation Practices, test method and software validation, data analysis, and adherence to ISO 14708 and IEC 60601 standards.

As a technical specialist, the Principal Electrical Engineer will research, design, and test electrical components and systems, advancing technology and therapies from concept to implementation. The position requires managing large projects or processes, mentoring colleagues, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The engineer will contribute to defining the direction for new products and processes, solve moderately complex problems, and implement solutions to enhance performance.

Candidates should have substantial experience in hardware and firmware troubleshooting, lab debugging, and design verification. A Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree with at least 5 years, or a PhD with 3 years is required. Experience with medical device development and test automation is highly desirable. The role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence product development and operational standards.

Must-Have

Skills:

hardware troubleshooting, firmware troubleshooting, lab debug, design verification, test automation, ISO 14708 compliance, IEC 60601 compliance

Nice-to-Have

Skills:

requirements traceability, Documentation Practices, test method validation, software validation, data analysis, root-cause investigation, design documentation, impact assessments, production test support, manufacturing troubleshooting, mentoring, project management, coaching

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as

• health insurance
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance
• paid leave

Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.