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Electrical Engineer II

THE ALFRED E MANN FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC R
Posted a month ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Newhall, CA 91322, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This role is for an electrical engineer in the EE team, focusing on the development of medical devices from concept to clinical use.
  • Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience in product development environments.
  • The position involves designing and prototyping electronic circuits, creating test plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality.
  • The expected salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, with a focus on candidates who can work independently over time.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with Altium Designer and familiarity with regulated industries, particularly Class II or III medical devices.

Role Summary

As part of the EE team, this engineer will participate in all phases of the development of medical devices from early concept through clinical use.  Develop and prototype electronic circuit designs supporting active medical implant technology.  Apply engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems.  Create and execute both formal and informal test plans and procedures and produce test reports.  Work will involve all phases of product development, including circuit design and simulation, component selection and sourcing, PCB layout, circuit and system test, and test system and procedure development.  Work closely with other departments to ensure timely delivery of a quality product.  May include device manufacturing support failure analysis to root cause, process improvements, test system support, technical support to partner company, etc.   The position is expected to increase in self-directed work with time and experience.  

 

Essential Responsibilities

  • Support the engineering design, analysis, and verification for electrical medical devices.
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation including requirements, schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
  • Lead and participate in design reviews—providing and receiving critical design feedback.
  • Troubleshoot software-controlled analog and digital SMT circuit boards.
  • Perform component-level testing and analysis using standard lab equipment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine specifications, optimize processes, and improve yield and cost.
  • Ensure compliance with internal Quality System requirements across all engineering documentation.
  • Design and development of efficient test procedures in accordance with defined specifications.
  • Design, conduct and report experiments, to verify and validate the product input specifications.
  • Support product design verification at external labs.
  • Mentor and support technicians and assemblers in execution of technical tasks.

Skills and Experience

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in electrical engineering, particularly in product development environments.
  • Experience designing, simulating, and analyzing analog and digital circuits – min. 2 years.
  • Ability to evaluate and select components based on defined system requirements.
  • Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and network analyzers, as well as manual tools such as soldering irons and crimpers.
  • Proficiency with electronic design tools for schematic capture and PCB layout review.
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience using Altium Designer for schematic development, PCB layout, and fabrication documentation.
  • Experience using LTSpice as part of the design and troubleshooting process.
  • Previous patent applications a plus.
  • Background in a regulated industry, preferably with Class II or III medical devices.
  • Familiarity with ISO 14708, EN 60601, and FDA Quality System Regulations.
  • Exposure to firmware development or embedded systems design.
  • Experience in systems engineering and requirements management a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts.
  • Ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally across engineering, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing.

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