Sr. Electronics Engineer

Actalent; Lebanon (TN); Hybrid; USD 171,924,000 - 199,748,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Actalent in Lebanon, TN is seeking a Sr. Electronics Engineer to lead the design, verification, and commercialization of complex electrical systems and electronic medical devices.

You will drive product development with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations, mentor engineers, and ensure designs meet medical device standards.

This permanent role requires U.S. citizenship and offers a pay range of $60.00–$69.71 per hour, with benefits and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience in product development.
• Experience designing complex electronic systems including PCB development and embedded hardware.
• Regulatory experience with FDA/IEC and design controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of electrical systems and PCBs for medical devices.
• Evaluate system-level electrical designs including power, grounding, isolation, and EMI/EMC.
• Perform trade-off analyses balancing performance, cost, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for complex issues.
• Plan and oversee verification activities including functional and environmental testing.
• Review electrical deliverables and provide guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Mentor engineers to raise overall technical capability.
• Identify emerging technologies to enhance product performance.

Skills

PCB design

Power electronics

EMI/EMC

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (plus)

Tools

Altium

Eagle

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Electronics Engineer - MUST be a citizen to be eligble

Job Description

This role is an experienced Electronics Engineer to lead the design, development, verification, and commercialization of complex electrical systems and electronic medical devices. This role provides technical leadership across product development programs, drives innovative solutions, and ensures that all designs meet stringent quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. The engineer collaborates closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams to guide products from initial concept through successful commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of electrical systems, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and electronic subsystems for medical devices.

• Develop and evaluate system-level electrical designs, including power distribution, grounding, isolation, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC performance.

• Perform technical trade-off analyses to balance performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and regulatory compliance.

• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for complex electrical and system-level issues.

• Plan and oversee design verification activities, including functional, environmental, EMC, and safety testing.

• Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables, such as schematics, PCB layouts, test protocols, and technical documentation.

• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams to elevate overall technical capability.

• Identify and assess emerging technologies, components, and design approaches that enhance product performance and innovation.

• Support product transfer to manufacturing and ensure that designs meet applicable medical device standards and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, tools, and methodologies related to electrical and electronic systems.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience in product development.

• Proven experience designing complex electronic systems, including PCB development, power electronics, analog and digital circuits, and embedded hardware.

• Experience working in a regulated industry with design controls and formal product verification processes.

• Knowledge of FDA regulations, IEC standards, EMC requirements, and relevant medical device regulations.

• Proficiency with Altium for PCB design and electronic hardware development.

• Strong experience in electrical design and electrical engineering, including system-level analysis and troubleshooting.

• Ability to lead technical projects, make informed trade-off decisions, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering is a PLUS.

• 7+ years of product design experience, preferably in electronics or electromechanical systems.

• Experience with motor control and power electronics is highly desirable.

• Hands-on hardware design experience, including EMC considerations and PCBAs.

• Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Eagle, with the ability to support a transition from Eagle to Altium.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide other engineers in best practices for electrical and electronic design.

Work Environment

The role is based in a product development environment focused on electronic medical devices, where the engineer works closely with cross-functional teams in R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations. The position involves extensive use of electronic design tools, particularly Altium, as the organization transitions from Eagle to Altium for PCB design. Work includes time in both office and lab settings, performing design, analysis, and verification testing on electrical systems and PCB assemblies. The environment emphasizes adherence to medical device standards, design controls, and rigorous verification and validation activities, with a strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lebanon, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $69.71/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lebanon,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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