Electrical Engineer

BIOLASE, Inc.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Biolase MG in Foothill Ranch, CA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead hardware design for laser-based medical devices. You will work on analog and digital circuits, develop wireless subsystems, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will design and validate circuits, manage schematics and BOMs, and support new product development as well as sustaining engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and digital circuits using Cadence OrCAD, Altium Designer, and PADS.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Perform hardware validation, debugging, and board bring-up.
• Develop wireless systems using BLE, RF4CE, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi.
• Work with embedded interfaces such as I2C, I2S, SPI, and UART.
• Program and test 8-bit and 32-bit ARM microcontrollers.
• Operate lab equipment (oscilloscope, power analyzer, logic analyzer, etc.) for testing and troubleshooting.
• Write and maintain technical documentation including design specifications and validation protocols.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and medical device regulatory standards.

Skills

Analog & Digital Hardware

Wireless Protocols

Embedded Interfaces

ARM Microcontrollers

Technical Documentation

Project Self-Management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence OrCAD

PADS

Altium Designer

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary/year

About Biolase MG

Biolase MG, based in Foothill Ranch, CA, is a leader in laser-based medical device technology. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that improve both practitioner precision and patient outcomes. Our team is expanding, and we’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic R&D department.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join our team in Foothill Ranch, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for systems engineering in both new product development and sustaining engineering activities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in our laser systems and dental imaging products, ensuring we maintain our high standards of quality, reliability, and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and digital circuits using Cadence OrCAD, Altium Designer, and PADS
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Perform hardware validation, debugging, and board bring-up
• Develop wireless systems using BLE, RF4CE, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi
• Work with embedded interfaces such as I2C, I2S, SPI, and UART
• Program and test 8-bit and 32-bit ARM microcontrollers
• Operate lab equipment (oscilloscope, power analyzer, logic analyzer, etc.) for testing and troubleshooting
• Write and maintain technical documentation including design specifications and validation protocols
• Ensure compliance with FDA and medical device regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in analog and digital hardware design, development, and testing
• Strong experience developing with 8-bit microcontrollers and ARM-based 32-bit microcontrollers
• Proficient in industry-standard design tools including Cadence OrCAD, PADS, and Altium Designer
• Practical experience working with solid-state and diode laser systems
• Strong understanding of wireless communication protocols such as BLE, RF4CE, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi
• Solid knowledge of embedded communication interfaces including I2C, I2S, SPI, and UART
• Strong experience with capacitor-charge high-voltage power supplies
• Hands-on experience with high-power diode laser driver design and testing
• Excellent technical documentation and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage projects, and meet deadlines
• Experience with medical device design and regulatory environments is a plus

Please note: This role requires flexibility and availability to work additional hours based on company needs, as well as the ability to travel to the Corona location up to 10% of the time for company needs or team meetings.