Principal Electrical Engineer, R&D

Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description
As a technical leader, responsible for leading the development of robust electrical engineering designs and working as part of a multifunctional group to develop electromechanical medical devices. Engage in the full product lifecycle, from inception to final product. Work collaboratively with customers and marketing and operations partners to perform customer research, design, test, and document electrical components, architectures, systems, and products. Job duties:
  • Work in cross functional teams to identify the customer needs and develop system to meet these needs. 
  • Own the development of electrical/hardware design for electromechanical products. 
  • Ideate and conceptualize unique design solutions for unmet product needs. 
  • Develop theory of operation, system specifications, test plans, protocols, and reports for designs. 
  • Debug analog, power, and communications related issues of systems. 
  • Evaluate different components to determine optimum solution for the application. 
  • Design and test functional safety and optimal shielding/grounding for compliance. 
  • Ensure product design meets requirements of standards and regulations (e.g., Basic Electrical Safety, EMC, etc.). 
  • Work with regulatory stakeholders to identify all compliance requirements for medical devices with electronics. \
  • May be required to guide, mentor, and supervise assemblers, technicians, and engineers. 
  • Develop and maintain vendor relationships. 
  • Responsible for specifying, acquiring, and maintaining electrical laboratory equipment. 
  • Interface with appropriate internal and external resources to generate intellectual property and ensure intellectual property is appropriately protected. 
  • Comply with applicable Laws and Regulations, adhere to Quality Management System processes and requirements as well as demonstrate Ethics and Integrity in all matters and at all levels throughout the organization. 
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
About this role

Summary

Lead electrical design for medical devices, ensuring safety, compliance, and innovation.

Job title

Principal Electrical Engineer, R&D

Experience level

senior level

Industry

medical devices

Location requirements

Remote or on-site; location not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical designsystem testingregulatory complianceconceptualizationdebugging

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

electrical designmedical devicessystem testingelectromechanical
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