Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Design
• Research, plan, design, and develop electronic circuit designs in accordance with product requirements as established from various sources, including engineering and specification documents.
• Design and develop electrical schematics and documentation (including PCB layout guidance)
• Select and qualify electronic components based on performance, cost, and lifecycle considerations
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and design verification
• Support prototype debugging and design verification & validation testing
• Develop and maintain low-level firmware for FPGAs (microcontroller knowledge considered a plus)
• Debug hardware/software interactions using lab tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.)

System Integration & Support
• Integrate circuit boards and firmware into larger system architectures
• Diagnose and resolve cross-functional issues spanning hardware, firmware, and system performance
• Support design changes (ECR/ECO) including impact assessment and verification
• Partner with manufacturing to improve design for manufacturability and testability (DFM/DFT)

Documentation & Compliance
• Develop and maintain design documentation (schematics, specifications, firmware documentation, test plans, reports)
• Participates in creation, documentation, and review of design requirements.

Group Support
• Provides work breakdowns and estimates of effort for personal project work, in conjunction with the Electrical Engineering Manager and Project Managers.
• Works effectively with other engineering staff, subcontractors, and consultants.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years industry experience
• Proficiency with PCB design and digital circuit development (analog a plus)
• Experience with FPGA development or HDL (VHDL/Verilog)
• Hands-on experience with electronics debugging and lab instrumentation
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot hardware/firmware issues

Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex hardware system issues
• Familiarity with microcontroller design and programming (C/C++/Python a plus)
• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet), and real-time control functions
• Experience with medical devices or regulated industries
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC considerations and testing
• Exposure to system-level architecture and integration

Key Competencies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally (R&D, Manufacturing, Quality)
• Clear and concise technical communication and documentation skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on design quality and reliability

Scope & Impact
• Contributes to end-to-end product development, from design through production support
• Direct influence on product performance, reliability, and patient safety

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.