Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Title

Principal Electrical Engineer

• Lead electrical engineering projects through all phases of medical product development.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and standards.
• Support the Director in managing the electrical engineering team, including mentoring junior engineers and reviewing work products.
• Provide feedback during project quoting and planning processes, and participate in business development activities.
• Drive targeted engineering execution from concept through commercialization, ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.
• Function as the electrical engineering lead on product development programs.
• Manage and report on metrics that measure the technical team’s impact on the organization.
• Collaborate with peers to identify and implement improvements to capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 5-8 years of related experience.
• Expertise in applications such as robotics, motion control systems, microfluidics, thermal control systems, optical detection, energy delivery, and medical device sensor technologies.
• Experience with battery-powered devices, wearables, IoT, home healthcare devices, and wireless technologies.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering areas such as PCB schematic and layout (Altium required), analog and digital design, and FPGA design.
• Knowledge of simulation tools like Spice, Python, COMSOL, and Matlab.
• Skills in rapid prototyping, test automation, and board-level BOM management.
• Experience in design for manufacturing, assembly, and adherence to standards.

• Working knowledge of embedded programming languages and tools (C/C , Python, Bit Bucket).
• Familiarity with risk management activities such as FMEAs.
• Knowledge of FDA QSR Regulations (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485:2003, and risk management.
• Understanding of medical device, diagnostic, and EMC standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and assertive decision-making abilities.

This position is based in an office environment within a growing company known for its excellent facilities and engaging projects. The role offers a unique opportunity to work on a variety of innovative projects in a dynamic and collaborative setting.

Pay range: $ – $ per year.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Position anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

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