Senior Electrical Engineer, Sustaining

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare innovation? Join Hologic’s Breast & Skeletal Health Research and Development team as a Sr. Electrical Engineer, R&D and help shape the future of life‑saving medical technologies.

As a Sr. Electrical Engineer, Sustaining
, you will design, develop, and evaluate cutting‑edge electrical components and processes that power our advanced Breast & Skeletal Health products. You’ll work on diverse technical challenges, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions that enhance patient outcomes and improve healthcare delivery. This role is will require onsite presence in Newark, DE.

• Develop expert knowledge of our products and their clinical applications to design, develop, and test new systems.
• Build collaborative relationships across program management, field service, manufacturing, mechanical, compliance, reliability, systems, and software engineering.
• Represent Electrical Engineering with strong leadership and effective communication.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the design process, from innovative solutions and design transfer to leading and participating in technical reviews.
• Lead and perform design activities such as analysis, troubleshooting, PCB and harness design, power distribution, and CAD schematic development.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, supplying technical support for manufacturing and service teams.
• Specify, select, and test hardware, electronic, and electro‑mechanical components to meet product specifications and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain electrical test fixtures, prototypes, and test control apparatus, determining testing methods and procedures.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure designs meet medical device quality and compliance standards.
• Create and maintain design documentation, including CAD updates, specifications, verification procedures, and engineering change notices in electronic product lifecycle management systems.
• Support and adhere to the Quality Policy, Quality System procedures, and department Best Practices.
• Ensure all design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair methods comply with quality and electrical device standards.
• Manage schedules, track tasks, and transparently report progress, risks, and resource needs.
• Identify, participate in, and implement meaningful improvements to product quality, performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Contribute to CAPA, VIP, cost reduction, EOL, and other key projects.
• Establish collaborative relationships across the division and network with internal and external experts.
• Pursue professional development and growth opportunities within Hologic.
• Manage multiple projects independently and mentor less senior engineers.
• Be a change agent, driving improvement every day.

• 7+ years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven experience in electrical design and product development; medical device experience is highly valued.
• Strong technical skills in PCB design, troubleshooting, testing, and CAD tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for medical devices (FDA, ISO).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently and work independently.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $97,600 - $152,700 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.