Principal Medical Device Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Irvine, CA to lead design, validation, and lifecycle support of advanced medical device electronics. You will work across engineering disciplines, drive ECOs, and ensure safety and performance across regulated environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on analog/mixed-signal circuit design, design controls, and collaboration with Mechanical, Software, Quality, and Regulatory teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years electrical engineering experience, including 3+ years in regulated medical devices.
• Strong system-level troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Hands-on analog/mixed-signal circuit design experience (motors, regulators, op-amps, EMC, wireless).

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize electrical circuits for medical devices.
• Lead ECOs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement design changes.
• Develop and validate PCB designs for new and sustaining projects.
• Support qualification, risk assessments, and regulatory documentation.

Skills

System-level troubleshooting

Embedded systems

Regulated medical device development

Electrical circuit design

ECO processes

Design controls

Mismatch/Diagnostics

Wireless technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Irvine, CA to lead design, validation, and lifecycle support of advanced medical device electronics. You will work across engineering disciplines, drive ECOs, and ensure safety and performance across regulated environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on analog/mixed-signal circuit design, design controls, and collaboration with Mechanical, Software, Quality, and Regulatory teams.