Electro-Mechanical PWB Design Engineer III

KARL STORZ • Goleta, CA

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About The Position

At KARL STORZ, the Electro-Mechanical PWB Design Engineer III is responsible for designing and developing electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical components, printed wiring boards (PWBs), and supporting systems for medical and industrial imaging products. This role applies established engineering practices to deliver reliable, manufacturable solutions while supporting electronic design, testing, verification, and debugging activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience designing electro-mechanical and/or opto-mechanical systems.
• 1–3 years of experience in PWB layout and design.
• Proficiency with PWB design software, preferably Altium Designer.
• Experience using CAD software, particularly SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of surface-mount technology (SMT) and multi-layer PWB layout techniques.
• Familiarity with PWB fabrication methods and manufacturing processes.
• Experience using electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, DVMs, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Ability to perform tolerance analyses using CAD tools and standard inspection methods.
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Understanding of medical device quality systems and regulations, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing products within regulated medical device environments.
• Knowledge of optical systems and imaging technologies.
• Previous involvement in prototype development, tooling, and test fixture design.
• Experience supporting product verification, validation, and manufacturing transfer activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of medical imaging systems as part of cross-functional project teams.
• Support Project Managers by identifying design constraints, trade-offs, and technical considerations.
• Develop and modify PWB layouts for imaging system products.
• Participate in project design reviews and provide technical recommendations.
• Generate and export 3D CAD models for integration with other engineering systems.
• Implement engineering changes into existing designs based on project, mechanical, and manufacturing requirements.
• Transfer design data to PWB and stencil fabrication vendors.
• Generate layout check plots for team evaluation and approval.
• Perform testing, verification, and debugging activities on printed wiring board assemblies (PWBAs) using oscilloscopes, DVMs, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Create and modify electronic schematics to support product development and troubleshooting efforts.
• Design and develop test fixtures and tooling to improve verification and manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to engineering process improvements and the development of mechanical design procedures and best practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, durability, manufacturability, and customer outcomes.
• Ensure all activities meet KARL STORZ quality standards, medical device regulations, and long-term product reliability requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Grow your career through professional development opportunities and exposure to complex engineering challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior