Senior Electrical Engineer

Pacer Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead hardware and firmware for medical device projects. You will drive mixed-signal PCBA design, FPGA development, and system-level engineering.

Responsibilities include modeling, testing, verification, and documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality. Travel up to 20% may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in medical devices or highly regulated engineering environments.
• 7+ years of mixed-signal design with FPGAs.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++, Verilog, and VHDL.
• Experience with Altera, Xilinx, or Lattice FPGA development environments.
• PCB design experience using Altium, OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, PADS, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of high-speed PCB design, signal integrity, grounding, EMI, crosstalk, and power supply noise.
• Experience with IEC 60601 electrical safety and EMC requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 14971 risk management and IEC 62304 software development practices.
• Experience with MATLAB, HyperLynx, or similar engineering analysis tools.
• Strong verification, validation, testing, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware and firmware design, development, prototyping, debugging, and validation.
• Design and support board-level circuits, including digital/analog circuits, HIFU amplifiers, linear regulators, and buck power supplies.
• Develop embedded firmware and FPGA designs using C/C++, Verilog, and VHDL.
• Create and manage system, subsystem, assembly, and board-level requirements and specifications.
• Perform system integration, verification, validation, and engineering testing.
• Lead electrical root cause analysis and troubleshoot product failures and quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with medical device standards, including IEC 60601, IEC 62304, and ISO 14971.
• Support existing product designs, manufacturing activities, and product improvements. Collaborate with internal teams and external design partners to meet project timelines and quality requirements.
• Prepare engineering analysis, feasibility reports, test plans, and technical documentation.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Verilog/VHDL

FPGA design

Mixed-signal design

System-level engineering

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

Cadence Allegro

PADS

Job description

Duration: 6 months with a possibility of extension

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

Job Summary

Seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware and embedded firmware for medical devices. The role requires strong expertise in mixed-signal PCBA design, FPGA development, embedded C/C++ programming, and system-level engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hardware and firmware design, development, prototyping, debugging, and validation.
• Design and support board-level circuits, including digital/analog circuits, HIFU amplifiers, linear regulators, and buck power supplies.
• Develop embedded firmware and FPGA designs using C/C++, Verilog, and VHDL.
• Create and manage system, subsystem, assembly, and board-level requirements and specifications.
• Perform system integration, verification, validation, and engineering testing.
• Lead electrical root cause analysis and troubleshoot product failures and quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with medical device standards, including IEC 60601, IEC 62304, and ISO 14971.
• Support existing product designs, manufacturing activities, and product improvements.Collaborate with internal teams and external design partners to meet project timelines and quality requirements.
• Prepare engineering analysis, feasibility reports, test plans, and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in medical devices or highly regulated engineering environments.
• 7+ years of mixed-signal design experience utilizing FPGAs.
• Strong experience in mixed-signal hardware and PCBA design.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++, Verilog, and VHDL.
• Experience with Altera, Xilinx, or Lattice FPGA development environments.
• PCB design experience using Altium, OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, PADS, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of high-speed PCB design, signal integrity, grounding, EMI, crosstalk, and power supply noise.
• Experience with IEC 60601 electrical safety and EMC requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 14971 risk management and IEC 62304 software development practices.
• Experience with MATLAB, HyperLynx, or similar engineering analysis tools.
• Strong verification, validation, testing, and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Experience in medical device product development and design controls.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical manufacturing processes.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work hands-on in a laboratory environment.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support multiple engineering projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to perform routine physical activities, including standing, sitting, bending, and handling equipment.

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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