Electrical Engineer

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Batesville (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Batesville, IN. The role leads electronics development, focusing on end-of-life product updates and enhancements while coordinating with suppliers and external resources to maintain functionality.

The position requires experience with medical device design controls, embedded firmware, and cross-functional collaboration within a team-oriented environment. Hybrid work arrangement with some onsite requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 5–10 years in design/development at a medical device company.
• Experience with Medical Device design controls.
• Experience with embedded firmware in electronic medical equipment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of FDA/ISO standards related to medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead in product development activities for electronic end-of-life activities.
• Develop solutions to routine technical problems in current designs.
• Coordinate with suppliers and external resources to update existing designs while maintaining functionality.
• Liaise with external contractors and Operations teams for capabilities and product improvements.
• Work in a team environment and provide clear feedback to the supervisor and department.
• Deliver Voice of Business and project requirements with multifunctional teams.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Medical Device design controls and guide team members.
• Prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Utilize DOE and SPC to solve straightforward problems.
• Study and recommend techniques to improve existing products.
• Help determine verification testing and other product tests to assure design.

Skills

Design controls

FDA 21 CFR 820.30

ISO 9001 4.4

IEC 60601-1

Embedded firmware

Cross-functional leadership

DOE

SPC

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology

Electrical Engineering preferred

Job description

Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Batesville, IN

Duration: 03 Months

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote

Initial Requirement: First 1-2 weeks will require onsite work

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer will serve as the technical lead in product development activities related to electronic end-of-life activities. This role will develop solutions to routine technical problems associated with current product designs and coordinate with suppliers and external resources needed to develop and implement updates to existing designs while maintaining existing functionality.

The Electrical Engineer will liaise with external contractors and Operations teams to develop additional capabilities for existing technology and product improvements. The role will function within a team environment, provide clear feedback to the supervisor and department, and work with multifunctional teams to deliver Voice of Business and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead in product development activities for electronic end-of-life activities.
• Develop solutions to routine technical problems associated with current product designs.
• Coordinate with suppliers and external resources needed to develop and implement updates to existing designs while maintaining existing functionality.
• Liaise with external contractors and Operations teams to develop additional capability for existing technology and product improvements.
• Function within a team environment and provide clear feedback to the supervisor and department.
• Work with multifunctional teams to deliver Voice of Business and project requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Medical Device design controls and provide guidance to team members.
• Prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Utilize engineering tools to solve straightforward problems, such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Study and recommend techniques to improve existing products.
• Help determine verification testing and other product tests to assure product design.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Working understanding of good practices in the area of design controls, including FDA 21 CFR 820.30 and Subclause 4.4 of ISO 9001.
• Working understanding of IEC 60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance.
• Experience with the development and verification of electronic medical equipment with embedded firmware.
• Solid technical understanding of engineering principles and procedures.
• Ability to effectively operate in and facilitate cross-functional teams with guidance.
• Ability to provide solutions that reflect an understanding of business objectives and cost implications.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well as a leader/member of cross-functional teams.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology.
• Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Five to ten years of experience in a design and/or development setting at a medical device company.
• Experience with Medical Device design controls.
• Previous operational experience supporting New Product Development is preferred.
• Product development experience in the medical device industry.