Senior Product Development Engineer – Electronics Hardware

MRA Recruiting Services; McHenry (IL); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDELA, LLC – McHenry, IL is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead the design and development of embedded electronics for next-generation medical devices. You will own hardware design from concept to production, collaborating across hardware, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust, compliant hardware platforms.

The role emphasizes hands-on circuit design, PCB layout, and verification, with mentorship of junior engineers in a hybrid work setting three days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Embedded Systems or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded electronic hardware.
• Strong analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design experience.
• Experience designing microcontroller-based systems and PCB layouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of embedded electronic systems for medical devices.
• Develop hardware architectures, schematics, and PCB layouts.
• Drive projects from concept through production release.
• Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Perform circuit analysis, simulations, and root-cause investigations.
• Define hardware requirements aligned with system architecture.
• Support verification, validation testing, and design improvements.
• Create technical documentation including design specs and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Support design transfer to manufacturing and DFx initiatives.
• Mentor and provide SME guidance for hardware development.

Skills

Embedded hardware design

Analog/digital/mixed-signal design

PCB layout

MCU-based systems

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Embedded Systems

Tools

Altium Designer

Altium 365

ECAD tools

Job description

Senior Product Development Engineer – Electronics Hardware

MEDELA, LLC – McHenry, IL (Hybrid Role; 3 days on-site, within commuting distance)

Starting Salary: $120,000 with bonus potential

Overview

Design the Electronics Behind Life-Changing Medical Devices. Lead design and development of embedded electronic systems for next-generation medical devices, from concept through commercialization.

What You'll Do

• Lead design and development of embedded electronic systems for medical devices.
• Develop hardware architectures, schematics, and PCB layouts.
• Drive projects from concept, prototyping, and verification through production release.
• Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Perform circuit analysis, simulations, troubleshooting, and root‑cause investigations.
• Define and manage hardware requirements aligned with overall system architecture.
• Support verification and validation testing and incorporate findings into design improvements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, risk assessments, and engineering records.
• Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams.
• Support design transfer to manufacturing, BOM optimization, and design‑for‑manufacturability initiatives.
• Serve as a technical mentor and subject‑matter expert for hardware development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded electronic hardware products.
• Strong expertise in analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuit design.
• Experience designing microcontroller‑based systems.
• Hands‑on experience with PCB design and schematic capture tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience taking products from concept through production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Altium Designer and Altium 365.
• Experience in medical devices or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of IEC 60601, EMC/EMI requirements, FCC, RED, or similar regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with embedded firmware development in C/C++.
• Experience with design‑for‑manufacturability (DFM), design‑for‑assembly (DFA), and production industrialization.

You’ll Thrive in This Position If You

• Enjoy solving complex technical challenges.
• Take ownership of projects and drive them to completion.
• Work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Have a passion for developing products that improve patient outcomes.
• Enjoy mentoring and sharing technical expertise with others.

Why Join Us

• Develop innovative products that make a meaningful impact on people's lives.
• Work with a collaborative, cross‑functional engineering team.
• Influence products from early concept through commercial launch.
• Be part of a company committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits plan.
• 401(k) with match.
• Money Purchase Plan.
• 16‑week paid parental leave.
• Generous PTO package, including 14 paid holidays.

EEO Statement

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity (transgender status), weight, height or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.