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Medical Device Product Development Engineer

Actalent · Sturtevant, WI · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$70–$80/hrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical/Electromechanical Engineer to support the development, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvement of sophisticated medical devices. This position will focus on sustaining engineering, product reliability, design modifications, and technical problem-solving within a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical engineering foundation, hands-on experience with complex electromechanical systems, and a background working with FDA-regulated medical devices. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sturtevant, WI. The position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2026. This is a hybrid position in Sturtevant, WI. This role operates within a regulated manufacturing environment. The candidate will engage with various technologies and equipment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure product reliability and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical product issues, conduct root cause investigations, and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of regulated medical devices throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Conduct research, engineering evaluations, and testing to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.
  • Design, develop, and evaluate prototypes to verify functionality, safety, reliability, and compliance with product requirements.
  • Create and maintain detailed electrical schematics, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
  • Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in accordance with established design controls, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
  • Perform design verification and validation activities, document test results, and support product compliance.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and engineering teams to resolve product and process issues.
  • Support design improvements, component changes, and manufacturing process modifications.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience developing or sustaining electromechanical products in a regulated environment.
  • Experience developing or sustaining FDA-regulated medical devices.
  • Familiarity with ISO, IEC, or related medical device standards.
  • Experience with ultrasound, imaging systems, RF technology, or other energy-based medical devices.
  • Familiarity with PCB assemblies, sensors, transducers, power electronics, and electromechanical integration.

Skills

  • Strong foundation in electrical engineering.
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, analyzing failures, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Experience with design controls, engineering change management, and technical documentation.
  • Hands-on experience with product testing, verification, and prototype evaluation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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