Staff Electrical Engineer, Product Development

On-Site, San Diego, California

12 Month Contract (May extend or convert to permanent)

$80/hour - $88/hour W2

Must Have Experience/Education/Skills:

• Completed Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering Preferred)
• Analog and digital circuit design for medical devices, Low-power design for battery-operated devices
• Knowledge of IEC 60601 and ISO 13485 standards EMC/EMI compliance and testing experience PCB design and layout (Altium, Alegro, OrCAD, or similar)
• High-speed design and grounding/shielding techniques
• Embedded systems experience (microcontrollers, firmware integration)
• Communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, BLE)
• Risk management and documentation (FMEA, design history files),
• Hands-on testing and troubleshooting with lab equipment
• Ability to develop test plans and execute verification protocols

Nice To Have Experience/Education/Skills:

• Wireless connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi)
• Cybersecurity for connected medical devices
• Battery management systems and charging circuits DC/DC converters and power optimization
• FPGA or ASIC design exposure
• Basic Python or MATLAB for data analysis
• Familiarity with RTOS for embedded systems
• Understanding of IEC 62366 usability engineering
• Experience with Class II or III medical devices

Position Details:

• Provide strong technical expertise and engineering support for the design and development of new and existing medical device products
• Support current products by ensuring quality, manufacturing efficiency, supply continuity, and cost improvements
• Participate in technical and cross-functional project execution while fostering a culture of innovation through the proactive generation of novel concepts for new products and enhancements to existing product performance
• Understand customer needs through literature reviews, interviews, direct observation, competitive analysis, prototype evaluations, and clinical or simulated use studies
• Translate these needs into engineering requirements and develop specific product, packaging, and process specifications
• Apply engineering fundamentals to design robust, manufacturable products
• Develop and execute test methods, including defining measurement equipment, test setups, measurement system analysis, and data analysis
• Prepare detailed technical reports based on design verification, testing, and analysis for design changes and product development activities
• Ensure compliance with company quality policies, procedures, and practices, as well as all applicable local, state, federal, and safety regulations
• Provide technical leadership and fostering professional growth within the team