Principal Electrical Engineer

Nextern

• $130K — $195K *
Osseo, MN 55369In-Person
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, specifically in medical devices
  • Proficient in electronic hardware design, both analog and digital
  • Experience with testing equipment and debugging tools
  • Familiarity with embedded firmware development in C and C++
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the design and implementation of complex electronic systems
  • Oversee and mentor junior engineers and technical staff
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements
  • Conduct analysis of electrical systems, creating schematics and documentation
  • Implement testing protocols to verify performance and functionality
  • Resolve technical challenges and perform root cause analysis
  • Act as the primary technical interface with clients, providing updates and addressing concerns
  • Maintain knowledge of industry trends and regulatory requirements

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off, Personal Days, AND Birthday Holiday!
  • Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Wellness Resources
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Taco Thursdays!!!
Full Job Description
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and testing of electrical and electronic systems for medical devices. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team and engage directly with clients to ensure product excellence and compliance with regulatory standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead and manage the design and implementation of complex electronic systems.
  • Oversee and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and specifications.
  • Conduct analysis of electrical systems, creating schematics and detailed technical documentation.
  • Implement testing protocols to verify adherence to performance and functional criteria.
  • Resolve technical challenges and perform root cause analysis on issues that arise.
  • Act as the primary technical interface with clients, maintaining strong communication to deliver project updates and address concerns.
  • Maintain knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements to drive innovation.
  • Contribute to design reviews and project planning discussions.


Requirements

Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on medical devices.
  • Proficient in electronic hardware design and understanding of both analog and digital circuitry.
  • Experience with testing equipment and debugging tools.
  • Familiarity with embedded firmware development, preferably using C and C++.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor junior team members.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.


Preferred:
  • Knowledge of design software such as Altium
  • Master's Degree or higher


Salary Range for This Position: $130,000 - $195,000 depending on skills and experience

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off, Personal Days, AND Birthday Holiday!
  • Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Wellness Resources
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Taco Thursdays!!!


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