Electrical Engineer - Advanced Wearable/Medical Device Company

Job Purpose

On a day-to-day basis, the members of the Electrical Engineering team are responsible for designing, testing, and performing failure analysis for all aspects of our system. Our system is a class II medical device. You will be designing new and editing existing circuits, performing bring up on PCBAs and systems, coordinating hardware builds, coordinating hardware testing, helping root-cause system issues, and helping to find and implement solutions.

Essential Job Functions

• Designing new circuits and editing existing ones using schematic capture.
• Understanding how to perform Failure Analysis on current systems and suggest improvements.
• Performing and inspecting PCBA bring up and debug. This includes inspecting electrical components during and after the installation.
• Ability to create and organize system testing using standard lab equipment including DMMs and scopes.
• Writing and implementing test procedures and documentation.
• Developing scripts in Python to automate testing and verification.
• Identifying, recording, and thoroughly documenting to track bugs and issues.
• Help plan, coordinate, and manage engineering builds with both internal and external resources.
• Working with external vendors to acquire part samples and test, while preparing cost estimates. Interacting with contractors and customers using verbal and written communication.
• Responsible for following the company’s quality management system and all applicable regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or higher.
• Writing skills for preparing manuals, parts lists, proposals and design documentation for schematics.
• Strong working and hands-on knowledge of both analog and digital circuits.
• Experience with embedded microprocessors running custom bare-metal firmware.
• Ability to read and understand board layouts. Focus and concentration to understand complex electrical systems.
• Understanding how to use standard lab equipment, such as using industry-specific tools to analyze and test electronics.
• Experience with embedded systems.
• Desired: Experience writing Python scripting.
• Desired: Experience with RF and RF equipment.
• Desired: Love of side projects, automation, and scripting test equipment.
• Previous experience with builds and bring up is a strong plus.
• Must be full-time onsite (Pleasanton office).
• Excellent verbal communication skills to explain technical specifics.
• Ability to work with ambiguity, minimal guidance, and on a small team. Self-motivation to keep up with current electrical advances using new technologies.
• Time-management skills for meeting deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Sit for prolonged periods
• Use repetitive motion

Safety Requirements

• Follow lab and office safety standards