Electrical Engineer

Vapotherm; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vapotherm in Cincinnati is seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative medical devices. The role involves designing and testing electrical components, collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and documenting design processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in medical device electronics design. Proficiency in electrical design software and strong communication skills are also essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in electronics design for medical devices.
• Advanced knowledge of analog and digital circuitry.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and testing of medical device electrical systems.
• Document design processes and prepare for regulatory submissions.
• Conduct electrical analyses and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Embedded systems

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PADs

OrCAD

PSpice

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail‑oriented Electrical Engineer to join our medical device development team. You will contribute to the design, testing, and integration of electrical systems for cutting‑edge medical devices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative healthcare technologies and help bring life‑saving products to market. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, software, and regulatory professionals to ensure the devices meet all industry standards and regulatory requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of electrical components and systems for medical devices.
• Design or review PCB layouts and schematic diagrams using tools such as PADs PCB, Xpedition, Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar.
• Participate in the assembly and testing of prototypes, helping to troubleshoot and debug electrical issues.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to integrate electrical systems with mechanical and software components.
• Conduct electrical analysis, including circuit simulation, power consumption analysis, and signal integrity testing.
• Ensure designs comply with regulatory requirements, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601.
• Document design processes, test results, and technical specifications for regulatory submissions and product design history files (DHF).
• Support design, implementation and testing of 802.11 a/b/g modules in a medical device.
• Support design verification and validation efforts, including safety and reliability testing.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in design of Electronics for Medical Devices.
• Advanced knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, embedded systems, and microcontrollers.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., Altium Designer, PADs, OrCAD, PSpice, or similar tools).
• Experience with designing RF connectivity and hardware interfacing to 802.11 a/b/g modules.
• Experience with medical device testing protocols, including EMI/EMC testing, electrical safety, and reliability testing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of industry standards and the ability to work in a regulated environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work within a multidisciplinary team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of medical device regulations, including FDA, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601.
• Experience with RF testing and system testing.
• Familiarity with embedded systems design and firmware development.
• Design and implement motor control systems for DC, BLDC, stepper, and AC induction motors.
• Design, integrate, and validate analog and digital sensor interfaces (temperature, pressure, position, force, current, voltage).
• Develop signal conditioning circuits including amplification, filtering, isolation, and analog‑to‑digital conversion.