Sr Electrical Engineer
MedtronicSanta Clara, California, United States of America$119k – $179kPosted 7 April 2026
Job Description
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 Apr 2026
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be an individual contributor in our technical functions, advancing existing technology or introducing new technology and therapies. You will formulate, deliver, and manage assigned projects, collaborating with stakeholders to achieve desired results. You may mentor colleagues or direct the work of junior professionals. Responsibilities focus on the development of systems or initiatives related to the support of existing technologies or therapies, from design refinement to implementation and sustaining activities, while adhering to policies and applying specialized knowledge and skills.
Responsibilities
Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, and systems for commercial, industrial, and wearable/diagnostic device applications.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FCC, ISO13485, IEC 60601, EMI/EMC).
Oversee certification processes and interact with certification agencies.
Conduct design reviews, verification, validation, and reliability testing; develop and maintain safety protocols.
Maintain detailed design documentation and support regulatory submission processes.
Lead electrical system design, schematic capture, PCB layout, and prototyping; support hardware debugging and troubleshooting.
Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits, including signal integrity analysis and manufacturability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including firmware engineers, to integrate hardware and software.
May manage projects and delegate work, providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
Differentiating Factors
Autonomy
Works independently under limited supervision, determining and developing approaches to solutions.
Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level specialists; may manage projects or processes.
Organizational Impact
May be responsible for entire projects or processes within the job area.
Builds relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.
Innovation and Complexity
Tackles difficult problems that may require understanding multiple specialties.
Makes process, system, or product improvements to enhance performance.
Provides in-depth analysis and recommendations for process improvements.
Communication and Influence
Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors.
Exchanges information, ideas, and issues to achieve objectives and influence decision-making.
Leadership and Talent Management
May guide, coach, and train other employees.
May manage projects, delegating and reviewing the work of others.
Required Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience, OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
Nice to Have
Experience working in the medical device industry.
Working knowledge of design and simulation of RF antennas, as well as RF antenna testing.
Experience developing products in compliance with RF wireless communications standards (including Bluetooth) for medical devices.
Experience with Agile and waterfall methodologies.
Working knowledge of software development.
Experience with schematics and PCB layout.
Experience designing to regulatory standards (FCC, ISO13485, IEC 60601, EMI/EMC).
Proficiency in analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
Experience prototyping, debugging, and troubleshooting hardware systems.
Experience conducting design reviews, signal integrity analysis, and designing for manufacturability.
Experience with verification, validation, and reliability testing.
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