Job title: Staff Electrical Engineer
Job type: Contract to Hire
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Smart Health
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Job published: 01/10/2025
Job ID: 165164

Job Description

Staff Electrical Engineer - Contract-to-Hire - Trumbull, CT, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Edison Smart are supporting a major medical device organisation who are searching for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team. This is an opportunity to work on innovative medical technologies that directly impact patient care, with a focus on sustaining engineering, root cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams including operations, supply chain, regulatory, and quality to deliver change control projects on time.

  • Design and develop electrical systems and components, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts.

  • Write, execute, and report on design verification studies.

  • Create and update Design Control documentation including design inputs, outputs, and traceability matrix.

  • Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical support for both new and existing products.

  • Perform and document root cause analysis of complaints/NCs/CAPAs for advanced electromechanical medical devices.

  • Drive product compliance projects in line with IEC 60601 and other regulatory standards.

  • Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.

  • Stay current with industry trends and advancements in medical device electrical design.

  • On-site role with flexibility as required by the business.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in electrical design for medical devices.

  • Strong background in design for EMC and electrical safety (IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1).

  • Experience troubleshooting and executing design changes for complex electromechanical devices.

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.

  • Strong knowledge of analog/digital circuits, power electronics, and control systems.

  • Proficiency with PCB design and simulation tools (e.g., Altium Designer, MATLAB).

  • Familiarity with design controls, risk management, and verification/validation processes.

  • Experience with regulatory standards (IEC 60601, FDA 820.11, MDR, ISO 13485).

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

  • Skilled in technical report and protocol writing.

  • Proficient with test/measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, emulators/debuggers).

  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.