Sr. Electrical Engineer

gener8; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

STD

LTD

FSAs/HSA

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Referral program

Job summary

Gener8 is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work on the engineering team in San Jose, CA, focusing on next-generation medical instruments. You will collaborate across disciplines to drive development from concept to regulatory submission, including bench testing and modeling.

The role emphasizes translating requirements into circuit designs and simulations, with strong communication to stakeholders and adherence to FDA/ISO standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in electrical design, testing, or engineering support for medical devices.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, execute, and document scientific studies and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a team delivering next-generation medical instruments.
• Drive transformation of capabilities, equipment, and facilities.
• Support concept feasibility studies and regulatory submissions.
• Draft test protocols and reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to meet project goals.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and ISO requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Medical device experience

Circuit design

Modeling and simulation

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory knowledge FDA/ISO

Verbal and written communication

Project ownership

Bench testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Comsol

Ansys

HFSS

CST

Job description

Since 2002, Gener8 has guided our customers by turning their innovative concepts into reality by providing engineering design services and manufacturing complex instruments, software, and consumables. Our customers are striving for breakthroughs in research instruments and medical diagnostic and surgical devices that will help scientists and medical professionals understand patient conditions and provide better treatment. Gener8 is a growing company with offices in San Jose and Carlsbad, CA, Wilmington, MA, Indianapolis, IN and Costa Rica.

Job Summary:

In this role you will have the opportunity to work on the engineering team in San Jose, CA. This role involves working on current and next-generation designs of medical instruments. You will be part of a dedicated team, working in a dynamic environment. Open communication, empowerment, innovation, teamwork, and customer success are the foundations of the team.

• Contribute to a team committed to delivering the next generation of products
• Drive the continued transformation of capabilities, equipment, and facilities
• Conduct bench and preclinical studies supporting product development teams for concept feasibility and formal regulatory submission
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of electronic designs
• Draft test protocols and reports
• Independently plan, coordinate, and execute activity in support of project goals
• Support development of risk management documentation
• Gain an understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements, FDA and ISO regulations
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned

Experience:

• 4+ years’ experience designing, testing, manufacturing or other engineering support and Medical device experience
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience owning and driving deliverables within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Proficient in collaborating with project stakeholders (client and internal), end-users, business partners, and technical team members
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization
• Distilling complex topics into easily digestible content, headlining key points
• Design, modeling and simulation, physical prototyping
• Circuit design aptitude – the ability to translate requirements into circuit designs/specifications
• Modeling and simulation experience both in the circuit domain as well as free space
• Proficiency with Comsol/Ansys/HFSS/CST or other similar packages, both in the context of creating new designs as well as debugging issues
• Demonstrated initiative in going beyond assigned tasks on own agency
• History of applying critical thinking to address design challenges
• Ability to plan, execute, analyze, and document individual scientific studies
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data using statistical methods

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent experience.

At Gener8, we envision a world where innovation moves at the speed of imagination, allowing technology pioneers to bridge the gap between idea and solution. A world where the innovations of today provide the foundation for future innovation, fostering new breakthroughs, bigger ideas, and a better future for humankind.

Message to applicants:

The salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. locations, not including benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. hiring location.

Gener8 values diversity in our workplace. Our company provides equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants based on experience and the ability to do the available work, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. We are an E-verify Employer.

Company Benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k); Life insurance; STD, LTD; Flexible spending account, Health savings account; Paid time off; Employee discounts, Referral program.