Principal Electrical Engineer - EMC

Medtronic Inc. • Northridge, CA

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this exciting and challenging role as a Principal Electrical Engineer, your responsibilities will include Designing, developing, and implementing testing methods and equipment. Plans and arranges schedules, and equipment required for verifying products. Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Responsible for writing verification test plans and reports. This will be a hybrid position which requires the person to be onsite for test method development and supervising of product verification testing. There will be 30-40% travel to outside labs. This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

Requirements

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced with test equipment such as DMM, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, power amplifiers etc.
• Familiar with EMC test standards.
• MS in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with lab/testing environment.
• Experience in Medical Device/FDA Regulated Industry and compliance with IEC60601-1-2.
• Familiarity with EMC standards and RF regulations (e.g., FCC, EN, CISPR).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in SMT soldering.
• Ability to function as a team member in a collaborative work environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support design verification activities associated with a family of insulin delivery pump/transmitter systems used by individuals to effectively manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
• Support EMC testing and global RF licensing activities of new and existing products (in-house or third-party labs).
• Support the development and implementation of EMC design guidelines and best practices.
• Operate a fully equipped semi-anechoic chamber and electrical testing equipment, such as DMM, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, power amplifiers, microscopes, oscilloscopes.
• Develop and document design verification test protocol, plans, and reports in compliance with FDA/ISO and global regulations.
• Stay current with industry standards and advancements in EMC technology.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Ops, Regulatory, Quality).
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and technical writing skills.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to establish and support development and testing strategies for the product and system.
• Design basic electrical equipment, tools, test fixtures.

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees