Senior Electrical Engineer

Mini Med; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

MiniMed in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and development of advanced diabetes medical devices. You will apply expertise in analog/digital circuit design, MCU architectures, and power management to deliver reliable, compact systems.

You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure device safety, quality, and manufacturability, while driving innovation from concept through validation.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on engineer with experience in medical devices a plus.
• Strong knowledge of analog/digital circuit design and power management.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement technologies to enhance features and reduce size and cost.
• Design, develop and test ultra-low power analog, digital, and RF circuits.
• Contribute to PCB layout and manufacturability, SI/EMI considerations.
• Support battery management circuits and energy analysis.
• Create functional and test specifications.
• Provide DRM guidance across the functional area.
• Collaborate with Product, Systems, Mechanical, Software, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Work under supervision of senior engineers and managers.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

MCU architecture

Power management

Battery design

PCB layout

EMI/EMC

RF

BLE

DFM/DFT

Simulation (SPICE)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

SPICE

PCB fabrication

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States of America. Remote type: On-Site. Contract type: Full time.

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of cutting‑edge medical devices for people with diabetes. You will leverage your expertise in analog and digital circuit design, microcontroller system architecture, and advanced power management to help bring innovative solutions to market. This position requires a hands‑on engineer who is passionate about quality, patient safety, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to solve complex technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and implement state‑of‑the‑art technologies to enhance product features, improve reliability and device size (electronics miniaturization), optimize manufacturing throughput and lower cost
• Participate in the design, development and test of ultra‑low power analog, digital and RF circuits for diabetes focused medical devices
• Participate in PCB layout, place and route while following best practices for manufacturability, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance
• Support design and test of battery management circuits, including PMICs, fuel gauges, and wireless charging. Conduct power and energy analysis to ensure efficient device operation and maximize battery life
• Support characterization test and troubleshooting activities of electronic PCBAs
• Generate functional and test specifications
• Implement Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) principles within the functional area
• Provide technical assistance to other functional departments such as Product Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Quality, Reliability and Manufacturing
• Work under the guidance of a Principal level engineer, Project Engineer and/or Engineering Manager

Required Knowledge And Experience

• Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have practical knowledge of project management.
• Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R.
• 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Nice To Have

• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Analog circuit design and simulation
  • Microcontroller system architecture
  • Lithium‑ion battery design techniques including PMICs, fuel gauges, and protection circuits.
  • Power and energy consumption analysis
  • PCBA schematic capture, layout, fabrication and assembly
• Experience with voltage regulators, RF and BLE communication, and digital circuit design
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams including systems, embedded software, and mechanical engineering
• Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills
• Experience with FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, or other relevant medical device standards
• Experience with low‑power design and miniaturized electronics
• Familiarity with IPC-610 and design for manufacturability and test (DFM/DFT).
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., SPICE, Altium Designer, OrCAD)

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co‑workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$87,000.00 - $149,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $87,000.00 - $149,000.00 USD.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well‑being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long‑term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

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About MiniMed

MiniMed is a full‑stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.