RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer - Medical Device located in Irvine, CA. Our client is a medical device company that is developing innovative groundbreaking devices. The company offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus and Stock/RSU's. We are working directly with the Hiring Manager on this search assignment.
Summary:
The Principal Electrical Engineer will have an exciting opportunity to architect and develop novel electrical systems for devices in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop our flagship product from concept through commercialization. Additionally, the role involves performing technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. You are expected to be a hands-on engineering expert but also a technical leader, who drives the continuous improvement of innovation, quality, delivery, and productivity within the R&D organization. This position is mainly onsite (4 days onsite and 1 day remote).
Responsibilities:
* Provides solutions to various issues in creative and effective ways
* Exhibits advanced wide-ranging experience, using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts, and company objectives to develop, resolve complex models
* Take full responsibility for all aspects of electrical design to ensure product features, performance and quality are met within the cost budget and delivered on time
* Identifies and specifies electronic subsystems and boards
* Documents and analyzes design requirements for implementation
* Design, model, simulate and test complex electronic circuits, subsystems, and systems
* Create schematic drawings, support PCB layout, generate BOMs and build packages, and coordinate with contract manufacturer on board fabrication and assembly
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Biomedical or similar field
* At least 9-12 years of related experience in complex electronic system design including some of those years for Medical Devices
* Experience with test and troubleshooting of systems
* Experience with electrical safety and EMC is highly desired
* Knowledge of IEC 60601 series standards
* Understanding of design for manufacturability and reliability, with full product life cycle experience (medium to high volume)
* Understanding of Medical Device QMS and design control, familiar with PDM/PLM system and change control process is preferred
* Proficient with electronic circuits design, including power, analog and digital components, and applications
* Proficient with EDA tools to do schematics and layout design such as Altium Designer or similar CAD software package
* Proficient with lab instruments to do measurement and troubleshooting
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Show high initiative and collaborative, be self-motivated, and have ability to act independently on technical matters
* Experience in medical device products such as Ventilators, Infusion pumps, hemodialysis/hydraulic system design are plusses but not required.
* Familiar with motor driver design, sensor signal processing is a plus but not required
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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