Electrical Engineer - MedTech Laser R&D

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

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.