Principal Design Assurance Engineer

Mobia Medical; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobia Medical is seeking a senior electrical engineer to lead design assurance for new hardware and electrical medical devices. You will drive risk management, DHF maintenance, and verification/validation activities across development and post-market support.

The role requires deep knowledge of FDA/ISO standards, strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a track record of delivering compliant, high-quality medical devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Biomedical, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with 10+ years of progressive experience.
• Experience applying hardware and electrical design controls in regulated industries.
• Quality engineering experience or certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical device design controls, risk management, new product development, DHF maintenance, verification and validation testing.
• Experience with test method development and validation.
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through collaboration and influence.
• In-depth knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, IEC 61010, ISO 10993, EU MDR.

Responsibilities

• Provide design assurance leadership throughout the design and development of new hardware and electrical medical device products.
• Lead post-market sustaining activities including failure analysis, design changes, supplier performance evaluation, certifications, investigations.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective action development, and verification of effectiveness.
• Lead and support compliant development, verification, validation and transfer of new products into manufacturing.
• Serve as SME in hardware and electrical design controls, risk management, verification & validation, and DHF maintenance.
• Support test method development and validation, process characterization, and technical investigations.
• Lead design verification and validation activities with proper documentation.
• Ensure hardware and electrical designs meet regulatory and company standards for quality, safety, performance.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Sustaining Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams.
• Participate in design reviews and phase-gate reviews.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations; provide mentoring to engineers.
• Provide backup support for other QA functions; support audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Electrical design controls

Risk management

Product development

DHF maintenance

Verification & validation

Test method development

Technical leadership

Regulations knowledge

Analytical skills

Independent work

Documentation tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Biomedical, Mechanical Engineering or related with 10+ years experience

Job description

About Mobia

Mobia Medical is a commercial-stage medtech companydelivering breakthrough stroke recovery solutions. The company’s Vivistim® Paired VNS™ Therapy is thefirst and only FDA-approved implantable solution designedto improve function in chronic ischemic stroke survivorswith moderate to severe upper limb impairments. Vivistim® Paired VNS™ Therapy combines targeted vagusnerve stimulation with functional movement to promoteneuroplasticity and improve the brain's ability to relearnmotor skills. Mobia Medical is mobilizing patients, providers, and carepartners to establish a better way forward in stroke care.

About The Role

This role partners closely with Regulatory, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards.

The position is responsible for lifecycle management of assigned products, including maintenance of Design History Files (DHF) and Design Risk Management documentation.

This role applies hands-on electrical engineering expertise to support the design, analysis, verification, and sustaining of medical devices, including analog and digital circuits, power management, embedded systems, and electromechanical interfaces. The engineer interprets and evaluates electrical schematics, PCB layouts, component selection, and design tradeoffs to ensure alignment with design inputs, risk controls, and regulatory requirements.

The role serves as a technical bridge between Design Engineering and Quality by providing informed review and challenge of electrical design decisions.

In addition, this position supports nonconformance, CAPA, and complaint investigations and acts as a subject matter expert in hardware and electrical design controls, product and system risk management, robust design practices, test method development and validation, and technical investigations.

What You’ll Do

• Provide Design Assurance leadership throughout the design and development of new hardware and electrical medical device products
• Support post-market sustaining activities including failure analysis, design change development and implementation, supplier performance evaluation, certifications, complaint investigations, and nonconformance disposition
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective action development, and verification of effectiveness
• Lead and support compliant development, verification, validation, and transfer of new products and processes into manufacturing
• Serve as a subject matter expert in hardware and electrical design controls, risk management, verification & validation, and DHF maintenance
• Support new process development, test method development and validation, process characterization, and technical investigations
• Lead and participate in design verification and validation activities with clear documentation
• Ensure hardware and electrical designs meet regulatory and company standards for quality, safety, performance, and reliability
• Apply sound engineering methodologies to resolve technical issues and drive improvements
• Collaborate with Product Development, Sustaining Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams
• Participate in design reviews and phase-gate reviews
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimates, schedules, and performance requirements
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations
• Provide leadership and mentoring to engineers and project team members
• Support audits and regulatory inspections
• Provide backup support for other QA functions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Biomedical, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with 10+ years of progressive experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience applying hardware and electrical design controls in regulated industries
• Quality engineering experience or certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Medical device design controls
  • Risk management
  • New product development
  • DHF maintenance
  • Verification and validation testing
• Experience with test method development and validation
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through collaboration and influence
• In-depth knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, including:
  • FDA 21 CFR Part 820
  • ISO 13485
  • ISO 14971
  • IEC 60601
  • IEC 61010 (as applicable)
  • ISO 10993 (as applicable)
  • EU MDR
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering/documentation tools
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated success achieving quality and compliance objectives

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mobia Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits

Mobia Medical provides a comprehensive benefits program to employees. It includes medical, dental and vision plans along with an FSA. Employees may participate in the company 401(k) plan with company matching. The company offers an unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) program and approximately 18 paid company holidays per year.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

110,000 - 160,000 USD per year(US National)