Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer - Med Devices

Pulsebiosciences; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

401(k) retirement savings plan

Stock options awards and ESPP

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work schedule and wellness on

onsite gym and mindfulness classes

Commitment to diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Pulse Biosciences is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering, production support, and test for capital and durable electronic products. This role collaborates with R&D and Quality to transition designs to scalable manufacturing, define processes, and validate through PFMEA and process validation.

You will develop test fixtures and software with R&D to advance product quality and safety, perform PCBA/system level testing, and work with contract manufacturers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–5 years in manufacturing operations with at least 1 year in a regulated medical environment.
• Experience with RF systems; power systems a plus.
• Experience with IEC 60601 testing and regulatory activities.
• Python programming desired; MATLAB and/or LabVIEW a plus.
• Strong bench test equipment knowledge (DMM, RTA, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators).
• Working knowledge of ERP and PLM systems; lean manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel to contract manufacturers for development and training.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and related standards.
• Startup experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal; presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing engineering and collaborate with R&D and Quality to transition products to manufacturing.
• Define operations processes including MPIs, TPs, and DHRs.
• Conduct PFMEA analyses and define process validations.
• Develop test fixtures, procedures, and software with R&D to improve quality and safety.
• Perform test and debug at PCBA and system levels.
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers and external suppliers.
• Apply statistical methods to improve quality, reduce cost and cycle time.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and reports.
• Provide SME guidance on manufacturability through metric analysis.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support root-cause analysis of failures with cross-functional teams.
• Travel to contract manufacturers for development and training as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Ability to travel domestically

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscopes

RTA

Power supplies

Signal generators

Job description

Pulse Biosciences is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering, production support, and test for capital and durable electronic products. This role collaborates with R&D and Quality to transition designs to scalable manufacturing, define processes, and validate through PFMEA and process validation.

You will develop test fixtures and software with R&D to advance product quality and safety, perform PCBA/system level testing, and work with contract manufacturers to