Electrical Design Engineer

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self-motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job ID: 1617974BR

Position Type: Fulltime

Location: Irvine, CA

Key Responsibilities:

Core Expertise

• End-to-end New Product Development (NPD) experience including system architecture, design, rapid prototyping, integration, testing, V&V, and design transfer.
• Strong knowledge of medical capital systems product lifecycle and disposables (e.g., catheters, endoscopes, pumps).
• Hands-on design experience in analog and digital board design involving microprocessors, microcontrollers, memory, sensors, and amplifiers.
• Proficiency in interface protocols such as I²C, UART, SPI, USB, and PCI.
• Expertise in high-density cable design, harnessing, and cabling.

Tools & Standards

• Skilled in ECAD tools (OrCAD, Allegro) for schematic generation and PCB layout, including DFx and Gerber release.
• Experience in component engineering and BOM creation for prototype, pilot, and production phases.
• Strong understanding of IEC 60601, FDA submission requirements, and medical regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with VAVE analysis, vendor qualification, and supplier discussions.

Testing & Validation

• Proficient in using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, flow meters, and signal analyzers for troubleshooting and validation.
• Ability to draft test protocols, generate reports, and perform bench testing, system characterization, and verification.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical design and development.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $85000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $130000 per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.