Principal Electrical Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Principal Electrical EngineerJob Description
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will serve as the lead engineer on complex medical device development programs, providing deep technical guidance in electrical design, architecture, and integration.

You will play a critical role in leading electrical engineering projects through all phases of the medical product development process while ensuring compliance with medical device regulations and standards.
Responsibilities

+ Lead electrical engineering projects through all phases of the medical product development process.

+ Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and standards.

+ Support the Director in managing the electrical engineering team, including mentoring junior engineers, reviewing work products, and helping shape team processes and best practices.

+ Provide feedback to management during the project quoting and planning process.

+ Participate in business development activities by providing technical expertise for proposal content and sales calls.

+ Drive targeted engineering execution across all phases of product development, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client expectations.

+ Function as the electrical engineering lead on product development programs.

+ Manage and report on metrics that measure the impact of the technical team on the larger organization.

+ Work with peers in the organization to identify and execute improvements to capabilities within their purview.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a similar field.

+ 5-8 years of related experience.

+ Expertise in applications such as robotics, microfluidics, thermal control systems, optical detection, energy delivery, and medical device sensor technologies.

+ Experience with battery-powered devices, wearables, IoT, home healthcare devices, and wireless technologies.

+ Knowledge of EMC design practices and working knowledge of Embedded Programming Languages and Tools (C/C++, Python, BitBucket, etc).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Broad range of electrical engineering experience, including PCB schematic and layout, analog and digital design, FPGA design experience, and simulation tools.

+ Experience in rapid prototyping, test, bring-up, and test automation.

+ Board level BOM management and design for manufacturing and assembly.

+ Understanding of embedded hardware development and best practice algorithms.

+ Ability to work within and influence a multidisciplinary project team.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Familiarity with risk management activities (e.g. FMEAs).

+ Knowledge of FDA QSR Regulations, ISO standards, and medical device, diagnostic, and EMC standards.

Work Environment
This position is based in an office environment, within a growing company that offers a great facility and the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Providence, Rhode Island.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $180000.00/yr.
Company BenefitsEligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Providence,RI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.
About Actalent
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