Electrical Engineer

Paycom - ATS; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Biolase in Foothill Ranch, CA, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our R&D team. You will own analog and digital hardware design from concept through validation, collaborating with cross-functional groups to advance laser systems and dental imaging products.

The role requires hands-on design, PCB layouts, firmware interfaces, and device testing, with opportunities to work on high-power diode laser drivers and wireless modules. Travel to Corona up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years hands-on analog and digital hardware design experience.
• Experience with 8-bit and ARM-based 32-bit MCUs.
• Proficiency with Cadence OrCAD, PADS, and Altium Designer.
• Experience with diode laser systems and high-power laser drivers.
• Knowledge of BLE, RF4CE, Zigbee, and Wi‑Fi wireless protocols.
• Proficient with I2C, I2S, SPI, and UART interfaces.
• FDA/medical device regulatory familiarity is a plus.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to Corona location.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and digital circuits using Cadence OrCAD, Altium Designer, and PADS.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and 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 for testing and troubleshooting.
• Write and maintain technical documentation including design specifications and validation protocols.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and medical device regulatory standards.
• Travel to Corona location up to 10%.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

PCB Layout

Embedded systems

BLE/Wi‑Fi wireless

ARM microcontrollers

I2C/I2S/SPI/UART

Cadence OrCAD

Altium Designer

PADS

Lab testing

Regulatory documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence OrCAD

Altium Designer

PADS

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Power analyzer

Job description

About Biolase MGBiolase 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 SummaryWe 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.The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong independent design capability and hands-on ownership of electrical hardware designs from concept through validation.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop analog and digital circuits using Cadence OrCAD, Altium Designer, and PADSCreate schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs)Perform hardware validation, debugging, and board bring-upDevelop wireless systems using BLE, RF4CE, Zigbee, and Wi-FiWork with embedded interfaces such as I2C, I2S, SPI, and UARTProgram and test 8-bit and 32-bit ARM microcontrollersOperate lab equipment (oscilloscope, power analyzer, logic analyzer, etc.) for testing and troubleshootingWrite and maintain technical documentation including design specifications and validation protocolsEnsure compliance with FDA and medical device regulatory standardsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related disciplineMinimum 5 years of hands-on experience in analog and digital hardware design, development, and testingStrong experience developing with 8-bit microcontrollers and ARM-based 32-bit microcontrollersProficient in industry-standard design tools including Cadence OrCAD, PADS, and Altium DesignerPractical experience working with solid-state and diode laser systemsStrong understanding of wireless communication protocols such as BLE, RF4CE, Zigbee, and Wi-FiSolid knowledge of embedded communication interfaces including I2C, I2S, SPI, and UARTStrong experience with capacitor-charge high-voltage power suppliesHands-on experience with high-power diode laser driver design and testingExcellent technical documentation and verbal communication skillsSelf-starter with the ability to work independently, manage projects, and meet deadlinesExperience with medical device design and regulatory environments is a plusPlease 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.