Principal Electrical Engineer - Denver, CO

CONMED Corporation • Denver, CO

2d • $130,000 - $209,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role requires a highly experienced technical leader who thrives in complex, multidisciplinary environments and is motivated by solving challenging, system‑level problems. The Principal Electrical Engineer will shape advanced technologies, influence architecture and design decisions, and provide technical leadership across teams while mentoring engineers and driving disciplined execution throughout the product lifecycle. This role is based in Denver, CO and is hybrid preferred; highly qualified candidates may be considered for remote.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 12+ years of experience designing and delivering complex electrical systems
• Demonstrated ability to define system architectures and influence design across multiple programs
• Strong technical leadership and mentorship experience
• Ability to solve highly complex, cross-disciplinary engineering challenges
• Strong communication and ability to influence stakeholders across organizations
• Demonstrated ownership of system-level architectures or major subsystems
• Experience leading technical direction across teams or programs
• Strong foundation in analog, digital, and mixed-signal design

Nice To Haves

• Experience with complex system architectures (mixed-signal, RF, or power systems)
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., medical devices)
• Experience with programmable logic or digital hardware design (FPGA/ASIC/HDL)
• Experience defining technical standards or architecture across teams or programs
• Familiarity with product lifecycle processes and development tools

Responsibilities

• Define and drive electrical architecture, design standards, and technical direction across multiple product programs
• Lead system-level design and integration of complex mixed-signal electrical systems
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, guiding engineering teams toward strong design and execution practices
• Lead cross-functional technical efforts across electrical, software, and mechanical disciplines
• Evaluate and de-risk new technologies through feasibility analysis and experimental validation
• Drive resolution of complex system-level challenges across programs
• Drive engineering processes, development practices, and lifecycle management strategies
• Ensure designs meet relevant safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
• Employee Referral Program incentives

What This Job Offers

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