Medtronic · 1 month ago
Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer (Affera)
Newton, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$162K/yr - $244K/yr
6+ years expMedtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. As a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design and development of complex electrical systems for innovative cardiac solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept through commercialization. This role offers the opportunity to mentor team members and contribute to life-changing technologies in the medical field.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and testing of mixed-signal electrical systems and circuits for medical devices, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 60601)
Develop detailed specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to meet design and performance requirements
Develop technical specifications for design and production, identify and mitigate risks, and test hardware conformance to specifications; may include designing new or modifying existing products
Lead technical project planning, establish timelines, define deliverables, and proactively identify and mitigate potential project risks
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
OR Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
OR PhD with 6 years relevant experience
Preferred
Deep experience with all phases of mixed-signal board design including architecture, circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout, and design verification
Strong electrical signals and systems fundamentals including frequency domain representations and circuit analysis
Extensive experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools
Extensive experience using lab test equipment (e.g. multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic and network analyzers) for system integration, debugging and testing
Experience designing, testing, and implementing high-voltage systems (:5 kV)
Experience in designing and testing medical equipment within a regulated industry and familiarity with 60601-1 safety standard
Ability to work in an agile development environment
Interest in gaining an understanding of cardiac electrophysiology
You are a proven influencer and exhibit skills in driving large scale technical initiatives
Interest in new technologies, coupled with the ability to quickly learn and apply new tools and techniques as needed
Focus on accuracy and precision in technical tasks, which is crucial for quality and reliability
Benefits
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.16BKey Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
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