R&D Hardware Electrical Engineer I

BD; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support hardware development for instrumented diagnostic systems. You will collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on breadboard prototyping, microcontroller experience, PCB layout skills, and familiarity with lab equipment. You will design, test, and troubleshoot modules and participate in design reviews per ISO 9001 and FDA cGMP.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Hands-on experience building and testing breadboards and prototypes.
• Experience working with microcontrollers.
• Experience using schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Familiarity with standard lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, MCU probes).
• Solid understanding of electronics, LEDs, sensors, ADC/DAC, regulators, and basic circuits.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of electrical, electronic and electro-optic components and systems for automated diagnostic instruments.
• Participate in design reviews for modules and subsystems.
• Design and develop microcontroller-based modules.
• Assess manufacturability and serviceability of proposed designs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and FDA cGMP for Medical Devices.
• Develop and execute functional tests; conduct failure investigations and root-cause analyses.

Skills

Breadboard prototyping

Microcontrollers

Schematic capture & PCB layout

Oscilloscope & logic analyzers

Electrical circuit fundamentals

Electro-mechanical components

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

BOM management

PCBA ordering

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We Are The People Who Give Possibilities Purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Summary

Job Description

The R&D Electrical Engineer supports the electrical and electronic hardware development activities of instrumented, automated diagnostic systems. A member of a project team, they work closely with other development engineering functions, software, mechanical, and systems. This role interfaces with manufacturing, regulatory, and quality teams to ensure product reliability, quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented Electrical Engineer with experience developing electrical and electronic hardware for complex, instrumented systems. They are a strong communicator and collaborator who works effectively across software, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams.

They possess excellent technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including experience with root-cause investigation and failure analysis. Most importantly, they demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance, helping deliver high-performing diagnostic products that meet rigorous medical device standards.

• Support the design and development of electrical, electronic and electro-optic components and systems for automated diagnostic instruments.
• Participate and hold design reviews for modules and subsystems.
• Design and develop microcontroller-based modules.
• Assess the ability of proposed designs to meet specified requirements including manufacturability and serviceability.
• Learn and practice the Global Product Development System phase and gate design process. Conduct project work in compliance with internal procedures and processes, ISO 9001, and FDA cGMP standards for the design of Medical Devices.
• Learn and practice design for compliance to IVD and medical standards for safety, EMC, and security.
• Interact closely with software, systems, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering functions to develop comprehensive solutions to design problems.
• Develop and execute functional tests for modules and systems.
• Conduct failure investigations and root cause analyses documenting the results.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Hands-on experience building and testing breadboards and prototypes.
• Experience working with microcontrollers.
• Experience using schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Familiarity working with standard lab equipment, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, MCU debug probes.
• Solid understanding of basic electronic circuits and components, LEDs, photodetectors, sensors, amplifiers, voltage regulators, logic, ADC, DAC, memory.
• Good understanding of electro-mechanical components, motors, blowers, heaters, TEC, solenoids, relays.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Altium
• Experience with embedded programming experience in Assembler, C or HDL languages.
• Experience in BOM management and PCBA ordering
• Experience with motion control.
• Experience in the design of analog and mixed signal circuits, sensor to ADC to MCU.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Benefits May Include

• Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
• Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
• Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
• Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.

Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in Our Commitment to You.

Salary Range Information

$75,800.00 - $121,300.00 USD Annual