We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Jun 2026

About the Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will play a key leadership role in the design and development of cutting-edge medical devices for people with diabetes. You will leverage your deep expertise in analog and digital circuit design, microcontroller system architecture, and advanced power management to help bring innovative solutions to market. This position requires a hands-on engineer who is passionate about quality, patient safety, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and optimize lithium-ion battery power management circuits, including PMICs, fuel gauges, protection techniques, and wireless charging circuits compliant with Qi protocol
• Conduct power and energy consumption analysis to ensure efficient device operation and maximize battery life
• Drive PCB design and schematic capture, working closely with PCB layout engineers to ensure best practices for manufacturability, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance
• Lead the design, development, and verification of analog and digital circuits for medical device applications, focusing on reliability and compliance with regulatory standards
• Design microcontroller-based systems and sub-systems, selecting appropriate components and ensuring robust system integration
• Integrate and troubleshoot voltage regulators, RF and BLE communication modules, and advanced lithium-ion battery technologies
• Collaborate proactively with systems, embedded software, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical designs within the overall device architecture
• Participate in risk analysis, design reviews, and root cause analysis for electrical issues
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and review their designs for quality and compliance

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the medical device or regulated industry

Nice to Have:

• Strong working knowledge of:
  
  • Analog circuit design and simulation
  • Microcontroller system architecture
  • Lithium-ion battery design techniques including PMICs, fuel gauges, and protection circuits.
  • Wireless charging and Qi protocol
  • Power and energy consumption analysis
  • PCBA schematic capture, layout, fabrication and assembly
• Experience with lithium-ion cell development with external vendors including design requirements, specification, prototyping, test, characterization, qualification and production
• Experience with voltage regulators, RF and BLE communication, and digital circuit design
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams including systems, embedded software, and mechanical engineering
• Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills

• Experience with FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, or other relevant medical device standards
• Experience with low-power design and miniaturized electronics
• Familiarity with IPC-610 and design for manufacturability and test (DFM/DFT).
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., SPICE, Altium Designer, OrCAD)

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$109,000.00 - $185,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

MiniMed Benefits Overview