Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: 2375 Morse Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 • Duration: 6 months • Travel: approximately 10%, including internationally

About the role

Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for the layout, construction, and evaluation of prototype Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures, and tools. You will develop new design features within existing systems, deliver tool-engineering information that informs management decisions, and ensure compliance with FDA regulations and company operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and construct a variety of prototype tools and fixtures for development purposes.
• Conduct evaluations, tests, and analyses related to feasibility and function.
• Perform troubleshooting and fault isolation on breadboards and hybrids.
• Conduct measurements specified in design verification plans, document and tabulate results, and provide engineering test reports.
• Document custom tools with specifications, schematics, and mechanical layouts to support document control and tool release.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (16 years) in electrical/electronic engineering or related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Relevant work experience in performing the layout, construction, and evaluation of prototype Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures, and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new design features as part of existing systems.
• Documented record of delivering tool-engineering information that adds value to management’s decision-making process.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and company operating procedures, processes, policies, and tasks.
• Advanced personal computer skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced credential or professional certification in a relevant discipline/concentration.
• Six-Sigma knowledge and experience.
• Training and experience in manufacturing processes and methods, especially in the manufacturing of medical devices.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model.