Principal Electrical Engineer

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Principal Electrical Engineer for MONARCH® with deep expertise in PCB design, electrical system architecture, and medical device safety standards such as IEC 60601. The candidate will lead the design and development of complex electronic systems for regulated medical devices, ensuring compliance with global safety and EMC requirements.

• Lead electrical system architecture for medical devices; define power distribution, grounding strategy, isolation schemes, and safety architecture.
• Ensure compliance with medical electrical safety standards including IEC 60601-1.
• Develop system‑level block diagrams and electrical specifications.

• Lead design of multi‑layer PCBs including high‑speed digital, analog, and mixed‑signal circuits.
• Define PCB layout guidelines for creepage and clearance, patient isolation barriers, EMI/EMC performance, and thermal management.
• Work closely with layout engineers to ensure compliance with medical safety spacing rules.

• Ensure products meet IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 62304 (system integration), ISO 14971.
• Support EMC, surge, ESD, EFT, and immunity testing.
• Design mitigation strategies such as MOVs, TVS, filters, shielding, and grounding.

• Design mitigation strategies for power supplies, isolation barriers, patient‑connected circuits, sensor interfaces, and high‑speed digital systems.

• Perform electrical hazard analysis.
• Support risk management documentation.
• Ensure patient and operator protection (MOOP / MOPP).

• Provide technical leadership to electrical and PCB teams; conduct design reviews and failure analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and layout designers; define best practices for hardware development.

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering (BS with strong experience acceptable).

• 10+ years in electronics design and understanding the requirements of all phases of product development.
• 5+ years in medical device development.

• Advanced PCB design and layout
• Analog and digital circuit design
• Power electronics
• EMC / EMI mitigation
• Isolation design
• Safety compliance

• High‑voltage medical equipment design
• Motor control systems
• RF or high‑speed digital design
• Compliance with global regulatory approvals (FDA, CE)

• Medical isolation (MOPP / MOOP)
• Leakage current limits
• Creepage and clearance
• EMC mitigation strategies
• Surge and ESD protection
• Safety critical design reviews
• Risk management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $ - $ USD per annum.

• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including floating holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, personal and family time – up to 40 hours per calendar year

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance programs. Employees may be eligible to participate in the company’s consolidated retirement plan (401(k)) and may be eligible for the long‑term incentive program.

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