Job Title:	Sr. Engineer, Electrical
Reporting to:	Director, Engineering
Location:	San Jose, California
Job Site:	On-Site
Job Description Revision Date:	July 2026

About us:

We know what it takes to be a key partner in life science and medical industries. 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.

We are seeking a results-driven individual to join our growing organization in San Jose, California facility.

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.

Job Details:

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
Conduct design reviews
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.
Minimum 4 years work experience in Electrical Engineering.

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 Everify Employer. Due to the nature of our projects, you must be a US Permanent Resident or a US Citizen for consideration.

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.

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Sr. Engineer, Electrical