Electrical Engineer

IPG Medical; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Medical Corporation in Marlborough, MA, seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and release embedded software and hardware for medical devices. You will work across analog/digital circuitry, MCU firmware, and FPGA components.

The role requires 3+ years in regulated ISO 13485 environments, experience with Altium/Orcad, ARM Cortex-M/A, RTOS, and communication protocols. You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and QA to ensure compliant, production-ready designs.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3+ years in embedded medical systems hardware/software.
• Experience with ARM Cortex-M/A microcontrollers and firmware in C/C++.
• Experience with schematic design using Altium or Orcad.
• Knowledge of analog/digital/mixed-signal circuit design.
• RTOS experience (CMSIS2/RTX) is a strong plus.
• FPGA design (Verilog/VHDL) is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, Ethernet protocols.
• Python for data acquisition tools and test frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and release embedded software for medical devices.
• Design schematics and assist PCB layouts for new and legacy products.
• Debug, integrate, and test embedded designs at the system level.
• Document software per medical device development standards (e.g., specs, V&V).
• Support verification/validation testing and production transfer.
• Collaborate with R&D, technical support, field service, and manufacturing.
• Support device system compliance efforts and ISO 13485 processes.

Skills

Embedded systems

ARM Cortex-M

C/C++ firmware

RTOS CMSIS2/RTX

Schematic design

FPGA Verilog/VHDL

Analog/digital design

Python

Serial protocols (SPI I2C CAN RS232/E，

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Orcad

Job description

IPG Medical Corporation is focused on developing next-generation medical products based on its state-of-the-art technology. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, we aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life.

Our mission is to develop innovative medical device laser solutions that make the world a better place. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society.

Working at IPG Medical Group you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and release of embedded systems (both hardware and software) for new and existing medical devices.

• Design, implement, test, verify, and release embedded software for new products, and updates to legacy products.
• Design and test schematics, and assist with PCB designs for new products, and updates to legacy products.
• Debug, integrate, and test embedded designs at the system level.
• Document software in accordance with applicable medical device development standards (e.g. software requirements/design specifications, verification & validation protocols)
• Support design verification/validation testing of new designs, and updated legacy designs.
• Support transfer of new designs or updated legacy designs to production, including development of test fixtures/procedures.
• Support and interact with other departments, including R&D, technical support, field service, and manufacturing.
• Support system compliance efforts when necessary

Education requirements

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience requirements

• 3+ years of work experience in embedded medical systems software and hardware
• Schematic design using Altium, and/or Orcad
• Experience with Analog/Digital/mixed signal circuit design
• Prior experience with ARM-based Microcontrollers (Cortex-M/A series preferred) and firmware development in C/C++
• Prior experience with RTOS (CMSIS2 / RTX) is considered a strong plus
• Prior experience with FPGA firmware development (Verilog or VHDL) is considered a strong plus
• Practical experience with communication protocols SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, Ethernet
• Working knowledge of Python for developing data acquisition tools, automated test frameworks, and validation workflows is preferred
• Familiarity with design verification and validation (V&V) processes, including test planning and execution
• Transferring of new designs to production, including development of test fixtures/procedures
• Product development in a regulated ISO 13485 environment