Medtronic · 17 hours ago
Principal Electrical Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $196K/yr
5+ years expMedtronic is a leader in global healthcare technology, dedicated to innovating solutions for health challenges. The Principal Electrical Engineer will lead the design and development of advanced medical devices for diabetes patients, focusing on circuit design and power management while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Design and optimize lithium-ion battery power management circuits, including PMICs, fuel gauges, protection techniques, and wireless charging circuits compliant with Qi protocol
Conduct power and energy consumption analysis to ensure efficient device operation and maximize battery life
Drive PCB design and schematic capture, working closely with PCB layout engineers to ensure best practices for manufacturability, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance
Lead the design, development, and verification of analog and digital circuits for medical device applications, focusing on reliability and compliance with regulatory standards
Design microcontroller-based systems and sub-systems, selecting appropriate components and ensuring robust system integration
Integrate and troubleshoot voltage regulators, RF and BLE communication modules, and advanced lithium-ion battery technologies
Collaborate proactively with systems, embedded software, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical designs within the overall device architecture
Participate in risk analysis, design reviews, and root cause analysis for electrical issues
Mentor and guide junior engineers and review their designs for quality and compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the medical device or regulated industry OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience
Preferred
Strong working knowledge of: Analog circuit design and simulation
Microcontroller system architecture
Lithium-ion battery design techniques including PMICs, fuel gauges, and protection circuits
Wireless charging and Qi protocol
Power and energy consumption analysis
PCBA schematic capture, layout, fabrication and assembly
Experience with lithium-ion cell development with external vendors including design requirements, specification, prototyping, test, characterization, qualification and production
Experience with voltage regulators, RF and BLE communication, and digital circuit design
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams including systems, embedded software, and mechanical engineering
Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills
Experience with FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, or other relevant medical device standards
Experience with low-power design and miniaturized electronics
Familiarity with IPC-610 and design for manufacturability and test (DFM/DFT)
Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., SPICE, Altium Designer, OrCAD)
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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