About us:
For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading outsourcing partner for complex medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for Class II and III devices, from design and development to precision components and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart, mechanical circulatory support, and minimally invasive surgical systems.
Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenges, you may be a perfect fit for our team!
Position Summary:
The Principal Electrical Engineer position is primarily responsible the development of electro-mechanical designs for the creation of medical device products, with a focus on Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Designs battery-powered Class III implantable medical devices (IPGs, etc.) Performs design and analysis to achieve product performance, cost, reliability, manufacturability requirements Performs circuit design including analog input signal conditioning, embedded control, motor control, telemetry, and inductive power coupling Designs power supplies, battery systems, power management and charging circuits Designs and/or leads design of printed circuit assemblies and electromechanical assemblies Trouble shoots designs and maintains engineering notebook Works with interdisciplinary teams of mechanical and process engineers to integrate electronic designs Designs engineering development processes for schematic and layout capture Specifies and/or designs embedded software and firmware for test and verification purposes Develops electronic and electromechanical system requirements (specifications) and development plans Interfaces with and manages suppliers to fabricate prototype and final design components Participates in architecture design, subsystem requirements partitioning, requirements management and configuration management during product development Builds, tests, debugs, and maintains configuration of prototype assemblies Develops and executes formal design verification tests Develops documentation of specifications, designs, test plans and reports for inclusion in medical product Design History Files Creates and releases medical device manufacturing process instructions, bills of material, lot history travelers, and related documentation Participates in the development of quality inspection and manufacturing process instructions for electronic assemblies Reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job Leads the meetings with the customer technical teams Documents project the technical changes and follows them thru completion Leads internal and external contractors to complete their assigned project tasks.
Must Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline 10 years of electrical engineering experience; or a combination of education and relevant work experience. 2+ years experience designing Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) from the ground up. Experience in an engineering environment with mechanical, tool design, and manufacturing processes (medical device preferred). Familiarity and experience with electronic design automation tools: e.g.: schematic capture, analog and digital circuit simulation, tolerance, and worst-case analysis, etc. Experienced in at least two of the following areas: Embedded control design Embedded software and firmware design Power supply and battery management circuits Design of Lithium-Ion Battery Packs Motor control: stepper, BLDC controls and position sensors Analog and digital sensor interfacing and signal processing Excellent communication skills both written and oral Experience with Altium Designer Experience with Systems and Electronic CAD and simulation tools (e.g.: MATLAB, SPICE, Labview, etc. Printed circuit layout experience FPGA design experience Experience within the Medical Device or a highly regulated industry. Knowledge of Medical Device Verification and Validation for compliance with FDA guidance
Competitive market salary from $140000 to 180000 depending on qualifications and experience.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Cirtec Medical Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.
We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec’s goal to create a great work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Our benefits include Training and career development, Healthcare and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.