Senior Product Development Engineer - Electrical Hardware

Medela LLC; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

401(k) with match

16-week Paid Parental Leave

Generous PTO package, including 14 paid holidays

Job summary

Medela LLC in McHenry, IL is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer focused on Electronics to design embedded electronic systems for next-generation medical devices. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days on-site.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in developing hardware products and extensive knowledge in circuit design. Additionally, a strong benefits package, including parental leave and paid time off, is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing embedded electronic hardware products.
• Strong expertise in analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Experience designing microcontroller-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 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.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Mixed-signal circuit design

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

PCB design

Microcontroller systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Schematic capture tools

Job description

Senior Product Development Engineer – Electronics – MEDELA, LLC • McHenry, IL • Hybrid Role (3 days on-site) • Starting Salary: $120,000 with bonus potential

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Product Development Engineer – Electronics to lead the design and development of embedded electronic systems for next‑generation medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 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 (DFM) initiatives.
• Serve as a technical mentor and subject matter expert for hardware development.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a 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: 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan
• 401(k) with match
• Money Purchase Plan
• 16‑week Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO package, including 14 paid holidays

We offer a collaborative, cross‑functional engineering team and the opportunity to influence products from early concept through commercial launch.

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.