Medical Device R&D Engineer

Actalent; Racine (WI); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Electrical/Electromechanical Engineer to support development, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvement of medical devices in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role focuses on sustaining engineering, design modifications, and problem-solving within FDA-regulated contexts.

The candidate should have a strong electrical engineering foundation, hands-on experience with complex electromechanical systems, and familiarity with ISO/IEC medical device

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in electromechanical products within a regulated environment.
• Experience developing or sustaining FDA-regulated medical devices.
• Strong electrical engineering foundation with hands-on testing and prototyping.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC medical device standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical product issues, conduct root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and improve regulated medical devices throughout the product lifecycle.
• Design, test, and evaluate prototypes to verify functionality, safety, and reliability.
• Create and maintain detailed schematics, drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Execute ECOs following design controls and regulatory requirements.
• Perform design verification and validation, document results, and support compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Support design improvements and manufacturing process modifications.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Electromechanical systems

FDA-regulated devices

Root cause investigations

Engineering documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Medical Device EngineerJob Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical/Electromechanical Engineer to support the development, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvement of sophisticated medical devices. This position will focus on sustaining engineering, product reliability, design modifications, and technical problem-solving within a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical engineering foundation, hands‑on experience with complex electromechanical systems, and a background working with FDA‑regulated medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical product issues, conduct root cause investigations, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of regulated medical devices throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct research, engineering evaluations, and testing to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.
• Design, develop, and evaluate prototypes to verify functionality, safety, reliability, and compliance with product requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed electrical schematics, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in accordance with established design controls, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
• Perform design verification and validation activities, document test results, and support product compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and engineering teams to resolve product and process issues.
• Support design improvements, component changes, and manufacturing process modifications.

Essential Skills

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, analyzing failures, and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience with design controls, engineering change management, and technical documentation.
• Hands‑on experience with product testing, verification, and prototype evaluation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience developing or sustaining electromechanical products in a regulated environment.
• Experience developing or sustaining FDA‑regulated medical devices.
• Familiarity with ISO, IEC, or related medical device standards.
• Experience with ultrasound, imaging systems, RF technology, or other energy‑based medical devices.
• Familiarity with PCB assemblies, sensors, transducers, power electronics, and electromechanical integration.

Work Environment

This role operates within a regulated manufacturing environment. The candidate will engage with various technologies and equipment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure product reliability and compliance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Racine, WI.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Racine, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Racine,WI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.