Principal Electrical Engineer
About The Position
Based in Wilmington, MA, the Principal Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in shaping advanced engineering and technology development initiatives for innovative power and electronic solutions. In this highly visible position, you'll lead complex technical programs across applied research, architecture, design exploration, development, testing, and validation, helping advance cutting-edge technologies from early concept toward practical implementation. You'll work directly with customers to understand emerging technical requirements, translate needs into effective engineering concepts, and influence technology direction. Leveraging your technical expertise and systems-level thinking, you'll identify design challenges, recommend innovative solutions, and evaluate how engineering decisions impact system performance, reliability, manufacturability, scalability, and the overall customer experience. As a technical leader, you'll provide guidance and mentorship to the wider engineering group, both locally and globally, helping drive project success while fostering technical excellence across the team. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders both inside and outside the organization, serving as a trusted expert and key contributor to strategic engineering efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, leading high impact advanced engineering initiatives, influencing technology innovation, and working closely with customers to develop solutions that make a real difference.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of power conversion topologies, high-frequency switching, and control systems
- Ability to solve complex technical problems independently
- Ability to manage multiple advanced engineering and technology development initiatives simultaneously
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills
- Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Ability to drive career development through coaching, training, and performance management
- Ability to cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
- Strong influencing and stakeholder management capabilities
- Strong team-oriented mindset and collaborative approach
- Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and technology exploration
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment
- Results-oriented with strong initiative and ownership
- 10+ years of professional experience as a power electronics engineer with a strong understanding of power conversion techniques
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in highly technical design and development, preferably within medical devices or other high-reliability systems
- High-voltage power conversion experience
- Proven track record of developing power electronics prototypes and products
- Experience influencing and negotiating in complex situations
- Experience working in a regulated environment and designing products to stringent standards requirements
- Demonstrated progression of technical responsibilities and creation of intellectual property (IP) in previous roles
- Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field (required)
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with electrosurgical technologies, life science applications, or imaging systems (preferred)
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field (preferred)
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Responsible for advanced engineering design, analysis and technology development of Proof-Of-concept systems, sub-systems, and circuits to meet technology performance, cost, schedule, and quality goals.
- Drive critical thinking and problem-solving across complex engineering challenges
- Assumes responsibility for the success of the technology readiness and the delivery of proven proof-of-concept platforms
- Engage proactively with customers to understand the product/system in the customers’ applications and recommend/implement corrective actions or enhancements as needed
- Evaluate and implement cutting-edge technologies for medical applications
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards for power solutions
- Provide expert guidance on power electronics design, control strategies, and system integration
Benefits
- Market-based base pay
- Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
- Company matched 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
- Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
