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Senior Electrical Engineer

Planet Pharma · Burlington, CA · Yesterday
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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to design and develop complex electro-opto-mechanical systems for our next-generation corneal cross-linking system. This role requires strong technical expertise in circuit design, simulation, PCB development, and system integration, with a focus on compliance with medical device regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute detailed circuit design for analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics.

  • Perform schematic capture, complex multi-layer PCB layout, and board bring-up testing.

  • Perform advanced circuit simulations, including DC, AC, transient, Monte Carlo, noise, signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC/EMI modeling.

  • Conduct worst-case, tolerance, and reliability analyses to anticipate failure modes and ensure long-term product robustness.

  • Drive thermal and power distribution modeling to inform PCB layout strategies.

  • Select, evaluate, and integrate off-the-shelf electrical components such as displays, power supplies, SBCs, motors, and sensors.

  • Develop and maintain detailed electrical wiring diagrams aligned with system-level architecture and direction from the engineering manager.

  • Manage CAD tools and ensure robust configuration management of the PCB design environment.

  • Manage and control the electronic component library, including symbols, footprints, 3D models, and component parameters.

  • Support prototype builds, board bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis of hardware issues.

  • Design and document PCBA and assembly test fixtures to support development and verification testing.

  • Collaborate closely with software and firmware teams to ensure successful hardware–firmware integration.

  • Define system level test protocols for system integration evaluation.

  • Define, document, and execute electrical design verification and validation protocols for assigned boards and subsystems.

  • Generate and maintain design documentation, test reports, and technical justifications in accordance with FDA design controls and QMS requirements.

  • Support sustaining engineering activities including ECO implementation, component obsolescence management, and CAPA investigations.

  • Provide technical support for manufacturing, supplier issues, and field feedback.

  • Support compliance engineering activities for product safety and EMC testing, including IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and other applicable standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or related field.

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, including complex PCB and system-level design.

  • Strong knowledge of analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power circuit design, validated by advanced circuit simulation, modeling, and analysis.

  • Hands-on experience with EDA and simulation tools, including PSpice, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, Altium Designer (preferred), Allegro PCB, and ORCAD.

  • Proven experience in signal integrity, power integrity, EMC/EMI, and thermal simulations for complex electronic systems.

  • Demonstrated experience defining and executing design verification and validation protocols under FDA design control requirements.

  • Working experience within a QMS/ISO13485.

  • Familiarity with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and other applicable electrical safety and EMC standards.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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