Senior Electrical Engineer

Globus Medical•Audubon, PA

24d

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer plays a key leadership role in the design and development of a Class III implantable neuromodulation system used in spinal cord injury (SCI) repair. This engineer will serve as a technical influencer, shaping electrical architecture decisions, directing cross-functional design activities, and guiding teams toward robust, scalable engineering solutions. This role will ensure electrical integrity, patient safety, and compliance with medical device regulations across the full product lifecycle. We are seeking an engineer who is passionate about precision, obsessive about quality, and motivated by a mission to deliver breakthrough, evidence-based therapies that transform patient outcomes. If you aspire to lead innovation in implantable medical technology, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years, Master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 3 years of related experience with development or verification in the medical device industry (Class III medical device experience preferred).
Minimum 5 years of experience in a regulated industry; medical device experience strongly preferred.
Mostly self-directed. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. (Recommendation of assignments is often self-initiated.)
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time domestically and internationally.
Strong expertise in embedded system design, mixed-signal electronics, and power electronics.
Understands and can operate within a highly regulated environment following industry technical and test standards as well as good documentation and laboratory practices.
Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and direct significant engineering programs or multiple smaller projects with complex features, leveraging both internal and external resources.
Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts to solve complex problems, while developing new methodologies and approaches that deliver innovative and ingenious solutions.
Fosters a culture of collaboration and open communication across all levels of the organization.
Serve as a technical consultant to the project team, helping solve challenging design issues, providing training, and bridging knowledge across disciplines.
Working familiarity with FDA submission processes, ISO standards (13485), and Quality System Regulation (QSR) requirements.
Experience working with relevant product development standards, guidelines, and regulations (60601, 14708, 14971, FCC).
Experienced in software engineering, with the ability to guide firmware development or create hardware-characterization tools (languages such as C, Assembly, and Python).
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional decisions.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of Class III implantable neuromodulation systems, associated accessories, test systems, and manufacturing fixtures.
Design and analyze electronic circuits, including: Embedded systems and firmware interfaces, Mixed-signal analog/digital circuits, Power management and charging circuits.
Own schematic design, PCB layout, component selection, BOMs, characterization, and system integration across all development stages.
Establish and maintain electrical product requirements, specifications, and system level constraints.
Design and execute experiments to validate concepts, develop new test methods, and generate design data.
Characterize and verify hardware performance to ensure medical-grade precision and reliability.
Drive design-for-reliability and manufacturability improvements.
Support development activities in compliance with FDA regulations and ISO standards for Class III implantable medical devices.
Prepare, process, and maintain engineering documentation such as ECOs, reports, and design files.
Contribute to verification and validation strategy and execution for electrical subsystems.
Ensure electrical design decisions meet safety, reliability, and regulatory expectations across the development lifecycle.
Lead cross-functional project team(s) to deliver electrical solutions aligned with program goals.
Influence product architecture, system-level trade-offs, component selection, and manufacturing strategies.
Anticipate electrical risks and proactively guide mitigation plans.
Collaborate closely with systems, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure seamless system integration.
Communicate effectively with physicians and clinicians to gather user insights and integrate feedback into design decisions.
Evaluate new components, technologies, manufacturing processes, and design methodologies to support feasibility and concept development.
Support laboratory and clinical research activities by developing prototypes, fixtures, and investigational designs.
Contribute to early-stage concept development and participate in intellectual property generation.
Follow quality system procedures, documentation practices, and laboratory standards.
Supports risk management documentation including hazard analysis and failure modes and effect analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate design and process risks.
Drive continuous improvement in electrical design processes, test methods, and development workflows.
Ensure all electrical deliverables meet performance, reliability, and compliance requirements.
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.
Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role.
Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties.