Electrical R&D Engineer

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design and implement design changes for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Sustaining Engineering projects.
• Create electrical system schematics, PCB designs, specifications, and design documentation.
• Conduct component selection, alternate parts identification, and manage MCO/ECO releases under design controls.
• Develop and execute test protocols and reports for design verification testing (DVT), etc.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits at the component, board, and system levels, performing root cause analysis.
• Develop test systems, methods, and fixtures, utilizing electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and data acquisition systems.
• Generate PCBA manufacturing files, including BOMs and Gerber files.
• Assist with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing, Reliability testing, Test Methods Validation, circuit and device level troubleshooting, problem etc.
• Manage project tasks to meet schedules and support external design partners.
• Perform circuit and system-level simulations using eCAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of PCBA schematic and layout design from definition to manufacturing release (Altium or equivalent CAD tools).
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded electronics (digital and analog), and wireless circuits.
• Ability to use lab test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for troubleshooting and characterization.
• Understanding of medical device design controls and documentation change management.
• Familiarity with creating electro-mechanical test fixtures and scripting languages (e.g., Python, LabView).
• Knowledge of Electrical CAD design, SPICE-based electrical design simulation, and MATLAB systems simulation.
• Basic software knowledge (C, C++, Python) and familiarity with AI concepts are a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.

Pay and Benefits

Anticipated salary range: $65,400 – 84,150
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs