Senior Electrical Engineer

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device sector is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a crucial role in both the design and development of new medical devices as well as the support of existing products. This position involves hands-on engineering tasks from schematic capture to verification of products, ensuring compliance with both safety standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in electronic system design, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and an educational background in Electrical Engineering. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence in medical technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of directly related experience in electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in EDA software such as Altium (3+ years preferred).
• Experience working with regulatory and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic systems including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Build, test, and troubleshoot prototypes to validate design performance.
• Execute comprehensive product verification and validation activities.

Skills

Electronics Design

Embedded Systems Design

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Documentation

Communication Skills

Power Supply Design

Digital Circuit Design

Analog Circuit Design

Programmable Logic Design

Medical Device Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

EDA Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Position Type: Direct Hire
Hourly / Salary: BOE
Residency Status: US Citizen

Our client is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team!

Job Summary:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer within the Research and Development department, you will play a key role in both the design and development of new medical devices as well as the support of existing products. This is a highly technical and hands-on position involving the full lifecycle of electronic product development. You will be responsible for schematic capture, PCB layout or physical design, component selection, testing, debugging/troubleshooting down to the component level, and driving your design through Verification and Validation into full production.

In this role, you will develop and promote best practices in electrical engineering design and support cross-functional collaboration with teams in Production, Service, Sales, Regulatory, and Supply Chain Management. You will also be responsible for new technology development, feasibility studies, and other R&D tasks assigned by the Electrical Engineer Manager and VP of R&D.

As a Key Technical Contributor, you will apply your expertise across embedded processor systems, digital design, analog and high-voltage design, mixed-signal systems, programmable logic, regulatory testing support, and vendor management. Your contributions will be instrumental in both new product innovation and legacy product improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Design and Develop Electronic Systems: Create and implement electronic systems including schematic capture, PCB layout, and prototyping. Perform hands-on design and development of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for medical devices.
• Embedded Software & Firmware Development: Write and maintain embedded firmware and control software to support device functionality, system control, and product integration.
• Prototype Construction and Testing: Build, test, and troubleshoot prototypes to validate design performance, ensuring alignment with IEC60601-1 4th edition safety and compliance standards.
• Product Validation and Verification: Execute comprehensive product verification and validation activities in accordance with medical device regulatory standards, ensuring product readiness for full-scale production.
• Documentation and Compliance: Prepare, review, and maintain electrical engineering documentation, design files, and work instructions compliant with ISO13485 and internal quality systems.
• Cross-Functional Technical Development: Translate marketing and sales requirements into engineering specifications and technical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, QA/RA, and manufacturing to support product development and enhancements.
• Vendor and Supply Chain Coordination: Manage vendor relationships, request and evaluate quotes, and oversee component sourcing and prototype schedules to meet project timelines and budget requirements.
• Engineering Process Leadership: Champion and enforce electrical engineering best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement throughout the product development lifecycle.

Basic Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Preferred, Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering

Experience:

• Minimum of 8+ years of directly related experience in electrical engineering, specifically in medical device or related industries.
• Proficiency in EDA software such as Altium (3+ years of experience preferred) or similar tools
• Proven experience in designing and validating electronic systems, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and prototype testing.
• Extensive experience working with regulatory and safety standards, including IEC60601-1 4th edition, and collaborating with external test agencies for product verification and validation.
• Well-versed in IPC, ISO, and IEC standards, with the ability to apply these standards in day-to-day engineering tasks.
• Programmable logic design experience, including working with FPGAs, CPLDs, and other logic devices (preferred).
• Familiarity with high voltage systems (preferred).
• Familiarity with analog, digital, and mixed-signal design principles (preferred).
• Familiarity with RF design principles (preferred).
• Knowledge of C compilers and coding (desired but not mandatory).
• Experience with video processing and/or x-ray imaging (desired but not necessary).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project for documentation, project tracking, and reporting.

Competencies:

• Electronics Design: Extensive experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation of electronic circuits and systems.
• Embedded Systems Design: Proficiency in software design for programmable logic or control of embedded systems, including microprocessor (8/16/32-bit) design.
• Regulatory Compliance: Experience in verifying products meet regulatory and safety standards, including working with external test agencies for compliance (e.G., IEC60601-1).
• Technical Documentation: Solid experience in authoring technical and regulatory-driven documents, including design files, work instructions, and compliance reports.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with cross-functional teams and document technical requirements effectively.
• High Voltage Systems: Hands-on experience with high voltage systems and power supply design, including Buck/Boost and Flyback topologies.
• EDA Tools: Proficiency with EDA tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.G., Altium or similar).
• Power Supply Design: Knowledge of power supply design, especially in Buck/Boost and Flyback configurations.
• Digital and Analog Circuit Design: In-depth knowledge and experience in digital and analog circuit design across a variety of systems.
• High Frequency (RF) Design: In-depth knowledge and experience in design of RF electronics across a variety of systems.
• Programmable Logic Design: Understanding of programmable logic design, including FPGAs, CPLDs, and other logic devices.
• Medical Device Design: Experience in the design of medical devices (preferred but not mandatory), with knowledge of related industry regulations and standards.
• Video Processing & Imaging (Desired): Experience with video processing and/or x-ray imaging systems (desired but not mandatory).
• Embedded Programming (Desired): Basic knowledge of embedded programming (desired but not mandatory).
• Professional Development: Ongoing education or professional development to stay current on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices within electronics and medical device design.

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