Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 31 Jul 2026. At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize lithium-ion battery power management circuits, including PMICs, fuel gauges, protection techniques, and wireless charging circuits compliant with Qi protocol
• Conduct power and energy consumption analysis to ensure efficient device operation and maximize battery life
• Drive PCB design and schematic capture, working closely with PCB layout engineers to ensure best practices for manufacturability, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance
• Lead the design, development, and verification of analog and digital circuits for medical device applications, focusing on reliability and compliance with regulatory standards
• Design microcontroller-based systems and sub-systems, selecting appropriate components and ensuring robust system integration
• Integrate and troubleshoot voltage regulators, RF and BLE communication modules, and advanced lithium-ion battery technologies
• Collaborate proactively with systems, embedded software, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical designs within the overall device architecture
• Participate in risk analysis, design reviews, and root cause analysis for electrical issues
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and review their designs for quality and compliance

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience
• May have practical knowledge of project management
• Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R.214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• Nice to have strong working knowledge of:
• Analog circuit design and simulation
• Microcontroller system architecture
• Lithium-ion battery design techniques including PMICs, fuel gauges, and protection circuits
• Wireless charging and Qi protocol
• Power and energy consumption analysis
• PCBA schematic capture, layout, fabrication and assembly
• Experience with lithium-ion cell development with external vendors including design requirements, specification, prototyping, test, characterization, qualification and production
• Experience with voltage regulators, RF and BLE communication, and digital circuit design
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams including systems, embedded software, and mechanical engineering
• Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills
• Experience with FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, or other relevant medical device standards
• Experience with low-power design and miniaturized electronics
• Familiarity with IPC-610 and design for manufacturability and test (DFM/DFT)
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., SPICE, Altium Designer, OrCAD)

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $87,000.00 - $149,000.00 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

About MiniMed

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.