R&D Electrical Engineer

VAPOTHERM, INC. • Fairfield, OH

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About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our medical device development team. You will contribute to the design, testing, and integration of electrical systems for cutting-edge medical devices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative healthcare technologies and help bring life-saving products to market. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, software, and regulatory professionals to ensure the devices meet all industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in design of Electronics for Medical Devices.
• Advanced knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, embedded systems, and microcontrollers.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., Altium Designer, PADs, OrCAD, PSpice, or similar tools).
• Experience with designing RF connectivity and hardware interfacing to 802.11 a/b/g modules.
• Experience with medical device testing protocols, including EMI/EMC testing, electrical safety, and reliability testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of industry standards and the ability to work in a regulated environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of electrical components and systems for medical devices.
• Design or review PCB layouts and schematic diagrams using tools such as PADs PCB, Xpedition, Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar.
• Participate in the assembly and testing of prototypes, helping to troubleshoot and debug electrical issues.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems with mechanical and software components.
• Conduct electrical analysis, including circuit simulation, power consumption analysis, and signal integrity testing.
• Ensure designs comply with regulatory requirements, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601.
• Document design processes, test results, and technical specifications for regulatory submissions and product design history files (DHF).
• Support design, implementation and testing of 802.11 a/b/g modules in a medical device.
• Support design verification and validation efforts, including safety and reliability testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees