Boston Scientific · 10 hours ago
Principal Electrical Engineer
US-MA-Marlborough
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$102K/yr - $194K/yr
10+ years expBoston Scientific is a leader in medical science, and they are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Research and Development team. This role involves developing and sustaining best-in-class capital systems and accessories, while collaborating with cross-functional experts to solve complex engineering challenges.
Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead electrical hardware design, development, integration, and 60601 testing for capital systems and their accessories
Translate high-level user needs into actionable system and technical requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional experts across a wide range of disciplines to solve complex engineering challenges
Partner with third-party designers, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions at an accelerated pace
Demonstrate strong cross-functional collaboration, ability to influence without authority, and project management to enable highly effective teams
Act as a self-starter who embraces ambiguity and tackles loosely defined challenges—rallying teams to deliver measurable business results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related); Master's degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years' experience working in the medical device industry with some focus on development of capital systems
Expertise in designing for and testing to 60601-1 and its collateral standards
Skilled problem solver proficient in methodologies such as Shainin, DMAIC, or 8D
Excellent hands-on electronics prototyping and design capabilities
Proficient with lab equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal/spectrum/logic analyzers
Proven experience leading complex electrical projects and cross-functional teams
Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred
Experience working with imaging systems
Actively taking part in 60601-1 or 60601-1-2 Standards Working Groups or Technical Committees
Background in embedded programming (MCUs and/or FPGAs) using C, C++, Verilog, or VHDL
Experience with signal processing and analog-to-digital conversion, especially for imaging sensors
Hands-on experience managing suppliers and/or contract manufacturers during the development process
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority
Benefits
Access to the latest tools, information and training
Advancing your skills and career
Annual bonus target and long-term incentives
Variable compensation from time to time
Company
Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific is a medical technology company that designs and develops medical devices to diagnose and treat a wide range of condition.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.02B2025-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.58B
2024-02-22Post Ipo Debt· $2.17B
2022-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $3.28B
Leadership Team
Michael Mahoney
Chairman, President & CEO
Daniel J. Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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