Electrical Engineer

BIOLASE; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BIOLASE is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our R&D team in Foothill Ranch, CA. You will own systems engineering for new product development and sustaining engineering, partnering with cross‑functional teams to drive innovation in laser systems and imaging products.

The ideal candidate will have strong independent design capability, hands-on ownership of electrical hardware from concept through validation, and a proven track record in analog/digital hardware design for medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on analog/digital hardware design.
• Experience with 8-bit and ARM 32-bit MCUs.
• Proficient with CAD tools: OrCAD, PADS, Altium.
• Experience with laser systems or medical devices is a plus.

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 design documentation and validation protocols.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and medical device standards.

Skills

Analog & digital design

Embedded systems

Wireless protocols

MCU programming

Documentation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence OrCAD

Altium Designer

PADS

Job description

BIOLASE is a global leader in dental laser technology, transforming the field of dentistry through innovative solutions. As a pioneer in medical devices, the company designs, manufactures, and markets cutting-edge laser systems used in a variety of minimally invasive dental procedures. Our team is expanding, andwe’relooking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic R&D department.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talentedElectrical Engineer to join our teaminFoothill Ranch, CA. Inthis role, you willbe responsible forsystems 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 wemaintainourhigh standardsof quality, reliability, and patient care.

The ideal candidate willdemonstratestrongindependent design capability and hands-on ownership of electrical hardware designs from concept through validation.

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 andmaintaintechnical documentation including design specifications and validation protocols
• Ensure compliance with FDA and medical device regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineeringora relateddiscipline
• 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.