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Sr Electrical Engineer

Fridley, MN 55432

Posted: 03/24/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 618523 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


What are the top 3 things you are looking for in a candidates experience:
  1. 4+ years of Electrical Product Development experience for Class III medical devices and/or Patient Care Instruments
  2. Experience developing and validating test methods and systems that are used for verification of Class III medical devices and/or Patient Care Instruments
  3. Experience with electrical design of analog and digital circuitry on custom PCBAs

Must Have
  • Experience in Electrical Design and Development for low power electronics within medical devices

Nice To Have
  • Experience validating test scripts, methods and systems for medical devices

Education Required:

Years’ Experience Required: 4+ years of Electrical Product Development experience for Class III medical devices and/or Patient Care Instruments


We are currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer Contractor, with electrical product development experience for medical devices, to join our Neuromodulation Engineering Team in Rice Creek, Minnesota. Our vision is to become the undisputed world leader in neuromodulation, improving patient lives through innovative solutions. Our therapies span the care continuum; from early interventional procedures to implantable technologies that relieve pain, restore function, and improve lives for our patients.  We need your help to make this happen.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will work with a team of Engineers and Technicians to develop and bring new products to the market.  The focus of this role will be to conduct electrical test method development, validate test methods, and conduct verification testing for our next generation patient care instrument platform that will program Neurostimulator systems for Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Modulation. Electrical product development for patient care instruments includes knowledge of regulatory and safety Standards that govern instrument product development.

 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Provide Electrical Engineering skills to Characterize and Verify new product designs including analog, digital, and embedded systems for patient care instruments (patient programmer)
  • Design, execute, and validate test methods to characterize and verify adherence to standards, product and systems requirements
  • Theory and working knowledge of antennas (LF & HF), matching circuitry, radios, and associated electrical connection topologies within patient programmers
  • Work closely with design teams (Electrical, Systems, Firmware and IC Design) to root cause design issues, create test suites, Characterize, and ultimately Verify Electrical designs
  • Analysis of product performance using DFSS techniques
  • Validate test environments comprising custom RF equipment, software, and test methods
  • Develop test methods and interface with certified test houses to verify/certify to global regulatory standards including IEC60601, ISO 14708-3, FCC, ETSI, etc.
  • Work under minimal supervision
  • Ensure understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable. Follow all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high-quality work.
  • Ability to work with others internationally and travel globally


Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your application and resume.

 
  • Bachelors degree in a technical discipline
  • Minimum of 4 years relevant engineering experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience


Nice to Have
  • BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • Medical Device experience
  • Experience in Electrical Design and Development for Patient Care Instruments
  • Experience in Hardware integration of RF subsystems
  • Experience designing analog and digital circuitry on custom PCBs
  • Experience with verification and validation of class II and class III medical devices
  • Experience developing automated test benches
  • Experience validating test scripts, methods and systems

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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About Fridley, MN

Unlock your potential in the vibrant community surrounding Fridley, Minnesota! Nestled in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, this region offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty. With a plethora of job opportunities in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and technology, Fridley is a hub for career growth. Imagine evenings spent at the beautiful Springbrook Nature Center, or catching a show at the historic Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts. Don't miss out on the chance to explore the Mississippi River by taking a stroll along the Riverfront Regional Park. Join our team and discover why Fridley is the ideal place to take your career to new heights!

Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.