R&D Electrical Engineer
Vapotherm · Cincinnati, OH · 3 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Aid in the design, development, and testing of electrical components and systems for medical devices.
- Design or review PCB layouts and schematic diagrams using tools such as PADs PCB, Xpedition, Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar.
- Participate in the assembly and testing of prototypes, assisting with troubleshooting and debugging electrical issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems with mechanical and software components.
- Conduct electrical analysis, including circuit simulation, power consumption analysis, and signal integrity testing.
- Ensure designs comply with regulatory requirements, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601.
- Document design processes, test results, and technical specifications for regulatory submissions and product design history files (DHF).
- Support design, implementation, and testing of 802.11 a/b/g modules in a medical device.
- Support design verification and validation efforts, including safety and reliability testing.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in design of Electronics for Medical Devices.
- Advanced knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, embedded systems, and microcontrollers.
- Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., Altium Designer, PADs, OrCAD, PSpice, or similar tools).
- Experience with designing RF connectivity and hardware interfacing to 802.11 a/b/g modules.
- Experience with medical device testing protocols, including EMI/EMC testing, electrical safety, and reliability testing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Understanding of industry standards and the ability to work in a regulated environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work within a multidisciplinary team.