Principle Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

Join our dynamic team as a Principal Electrical Engineer, where you will lead complex medical device development programs, offering expert guidance in electrical design, architecture, and integration. This role is pivotal in steering electrical engineering projects through all phases of the medical product development process, ensuring compliance with stringent 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 and reviewing work products.
• Provide feedback during project quoting and planning processes, and participate in business development activities.
• Drive targeted engineering execution from concept through commercialization, ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.
• Function as the electrical engineering lead on product development programs.
• Manage and report on metrics that measure the technical teams impact on the organization.
• Collaborate with peers to identify and implement improvements to capabilities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 5-8 years of related experience.
• Expertise in applications such as robotics, motion control systems, 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.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering areas such as PCB schematic and layout (Altium required), analog and digital design, and FPGA design.
• Knowledge of simulation tools like Spice, Python, COMSOL, and Matlab.
• Skills in rapid prototyping, test automation, and board-level BOM management.
• Experience in design for manufacturing, assembly, and adherence to standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of embedded programming languages and tools (C/C++, Python, BitBucket).
• Familiarity with risk management activities such as FMEAs.
• Knowledge of FDA QSR Regulations (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485:2003, and risk management.
• Understanding of medical device, diagnostic, and EMC standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and assertive decision-making abilities.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment within a growing company known for its excellent facilities and engaging projects. The role offers a unique opportunity to work on a variety of innovative projects in a dynamic and collaborative setting.

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 Benefits Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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