Electrical Engineer

Innovative Drive Corporation; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Drive Corporation in Reno, Nevada, seeks an Electrical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary medical device design team. You will gain hands-on exposure to the full product lifecycle—from concept and prototyping through verification, regulatory documentation, and manufacturing transfer.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of mixed-signal circuits, MCU-based embedded systems, and strong debugging skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1–8 years of experience in medical device, biotech, or regulated industry preferred.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Altium strongly preferred).
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals: mechanics, materials, tolerance stack-ups.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of Class I–III medical devices in accordance with FDA and international regulatory standards.
• Participate in concept development, feasibility studies, and prototype fabrication.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts, 3D CAD models, and detailed engineering drawings (Altium).
• PCB bring-up, simulation, and testing (Altium and SPICE).
• Embedded programming in collaboration with Software Engineer to support microcontroller based embedded devices.
• Interface with machinists, vendors, and contract manufacturers.
• Participate in technical reviews with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, regulatory).
• Assist with root cause investigations and engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Read and understand technical datasheets and IEC requirements.
• Generate and execute engineering test protocols.

Skills

Altium

Embedded systems

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Circuit design

Technical communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Altium

SPICE

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary medical device design and development team. This role offers hands‑on exposure to the full product lifecycle — from early concept generation and prototyping through design verification, regulatory documentation, and manufacturing transfer.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and eager to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, bringing innovative healthcare technologies to market. Knowledge of mixed signal electronic circuits, microcontroller based embedded systems, and a strong ability to troubleshoot electronic circuitry and basic embedded firmware is required. Candidate must have the ability to read schematics and plans, detect and solve problems, and provide design input.

Key Responsibilities

• Support product design and development of Class I–III medical devices in accordance with FDA and international regulatory standards
• Participate in concept development, feasibility studies, and prototype fabrication
• Create schematics and PCB layouts, 3D CAD models, and detailed engineering drawings (Altium)
• PCB bring‑up, simulation, and testing (Altium and SPICE)
• Embedded programming in collaboration with Software Engineer to support microcontroller based embedded devices
• Interface with machinists, vendors, and contract manufacturers
• Participate in technical reviews with cross‑functional teams (engineering, quality, regulatory)
• Assist with root cause investigations and engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Read and understand technical datasheets and IEC requirements
• Generate and execute engineering test protocols

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 1–8 years of experience (internships/co‑ops in medical device, biotech, or regulated industry preferred)
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Altium strongly preferred)
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals: mechanics, materials, tolerance stack‑ups
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑based environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in custom PCBA design and embedded systems
• Exposure to FDA Design Controls (21 CFR 820)
• Experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing, machining, laser cutting)
• Basic knowledge of medical device regulatory pathways (510(k), IDE, PMA)
• Familiarity with GD&T
• Experience with test method development and validation
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 quality systems

What You Will Gain

• Direct exposure to the complete product development lifecycle
• Mentorship from senior engineers and industry leaders
• Experience across multiple clinical specialties
• Hands‑on prototyping and lab testing experience
• Understanding of regulatory and quality systems in a real‑world environment
• Fast‑paced, collaborative engineering environment
• High accountability with significant professional growth opportunity
• Exposure to diverse medical technologies and surgical disciplines

In this position you will be playing a key role as a member of one of our multidisciplinary medical device design and development teams. This role offers hands‑on exposure to the full product lifecycle — from early concept generation and prototyping through design verification, regulatory documentation, and manufacturing transfer. IDC has partnered with more than 200 medical device companies—ranging from leading OEMs to early‑stage startups commercializing cutting‑edge technologies.

IDC’s business is built entirely on word‑of‑mouth referrals, a testament to the trust and reputation we have earned across the medical device industry. Our team is frequently sought out by top physicians, engineers, and entrepreneurs for its deep technical expertise, creativity, and proven ability to execute complex programs from concept through commercialization. Team members gain hands‑on experience bringing new technologies to market across a broad range of surgical and interventional specialties, including ophthalmology, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, sports medicine, obstetrics, and drug delivery.

“More than anything else, values are critical because they define a company's personality. They provide employees with clarity about how to behave, which reduces the need for inefficient and demoralizing micromanagement. An organization that has properly identified its values and adheres to them will naturally attract the right employees and repel the wrong ones. This makes recruiting exponentially easier and more effective, and it drastically reduces turnover.”

Patrick Lencioni from “The Advantage”

Guided by this philosophy, IDC is built on a set of core values that define how we work and who we are:

• Ownership — taking responsibility for outcomes and holding ourselves to a high standard
• Attitude — maintaining a positive, collaborative, and “can‑do” mindset
• Technical Competency & Rigor — applying deep expertise with discipline, precision, and integrity

IDC operates two mirrored facilities in Redwood City, California and Reno, Nevada. Both locations house vertically integrated R&D and pilot manufacturing capabilities, including 6‑axis CNC machining, injection molding, laser cutting and welding, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and ISO Class 8 cleanrooms to support clinical builds and early‑stage production.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The contents of this description are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified.

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.