Technical Fellow, Electrical Engineering
Coloplast · Minneapolis, MN · 1 wk ago
Research$126k–$203k/yrFull-time
Major Areas of Accountability
Technical Leadership
- Work highly independently in alignment with business objectives for current and future generations of implantable products
- Drive the definition and development of complex electrical hardware architectures for new and existing products
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in areas related to EMC, Safety testing, and 60601 standards
- Thorough understanding of FDA standards and expectations
- Foster a culture of innovation, technical rigor, and quality compliance
- Generate new intellectual property in accordance with departmental strategic objectives
- Consult and advise on the applicability and acquisition of inorganic opportunities for required technologies or products
- Provide leadership, coaching, and training to other employees within job area
- Routinely demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Technical Oversight
- Lead the definition of system-level electrical requirements and drive translation into lower-level hardware and subsystem requirements
- Experience in analog/digital circuit design techniques for low power or implantable applications
- Deep expertise to guide component selection, circuit topology, power distribution, signal integrity, and embedded hardware integration
- Own and shape long-term technology strategy by identifying architectural improvements, platform reuse opportunities, and scalable design approaches
Project & Process Management
- Support the product lifecycle from concept through verification, validation, transfer to manufacturing, and post-market support
- Ensure rigorous risk management practices, including hazard analysis and FMEA, are applied to all designs
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and advocate for best practices and continuous improvement to mature Electrical Engineering knowledge and processes
- Collaborate with all functions within R&D, and across the organization to ensure program success
- Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware issues throughout development, verification, and sustaining phases
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree in related field is preferred
- 20+ years of engineering experience
- Direct experience in electrical design and testing of Active Implantable medical device systems