Senior Electrical Engineer - Medical Devices & Embedded

bdx; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking an Electrical Engineer 3 at CareFusion 303, Inc. to design, develop, and test electrical systems for medical device products, from concept through production, ensuring compliance with IEC 60601 and ISO 13485.

The role emphasizes embedded systems, power management, signal interfaces, and cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, software, and quality teams. Strong debugging skills and documentation are essential for on-site development at USA NC - Durham.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in electrical design and development, preferably within the medical device industry or a highly regulated environment.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle).
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles, power electronics, and embedded systems.
• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and various communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, USB).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and debug complex electrical systems using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers).
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and standards (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 13485) is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electrical circuits and systems for medical devices, including embedded systems, power management, sensor interfaces, and communication protocols.
• Perform schematic capture, PCB layout design, and component selection, considering factors such as manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of electrical designs, identifying and resolving issues efficiently.
• Develop and execute test plans, analyze test data, and generate comprehensive test reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software engineers, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless product integration.
• Participate in design reviews, providing constructive feedback and technical expertise.
• Ensure all designs and processes adhere to relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 13485) and internal quality system requirements.
• Support manufacturing transfer activities, including prototype builds, production test fixture development, and resolving production-related electrical issues.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of designs, analyses, and test results.
• Stay current with emerging electrical engineering technologies and trends relevant to the medical device industry.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout design

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Power electronics

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

FPGAs

SPI

I2C

UART

Ethernet

USB

Troubleshooting with test equipment

Documentation and compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work in fast-paced env

IEC 60601 / ISO 13485 familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Eagle

Job description

BD is seeking an Electrical Engineer 3 at CareFusion 303, Inc. to design, develop, and test electrical systems for medical device products, from concept through production, ensuring compliance with IEC 60601 and ISO 13485.

The role emphasizes embedded systems, power management, signal interfaces, and cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, software, and quality teams. Strong debugging skills and documentation are essential for on-site development at USA NC - Durham.