Senior Electrical Engineer

CooperCompanies•Trumbull, CT

19d•$101,476 - $135,301•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer R&D is a technical leadership role within CooperSurgical’s R&D Product Engineering group. The position designs and develops electrical and electronic systems for complex electromechanical products, including product upgrades, line extensions, and sustaining initiatives. Products include connected systems and devices used in In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), with opportunities to contribute to surgical devices and instruments across women’s health, including Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN). The role participates in end-to-end product development, from concept generation through engineering, testing, market launch, and ongoing product support. It works with limited oversight, manages projects and workstreams that may extend beyond electrical engineering, and interfaces with suppliers, development partners, and users. The position is site-based and may involve occasional travel for cross-functional meetings, vendor visits, training, or conferences. Work includes prolonged computer use and laboratory work handling electrical equipment and performing tests. The good-faith estimated salary range is $101,476 to $135,301. The actual offer depends on factors including location, skills, and experience. CooperSurgical describes the compensation plan as competitive; the recruitment team can provide details about any variable pay opportunity and benefits package.

Requirements

At least 4 years of closely related experience developing complex electrical systems; medical-device industry experience is preferred.
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a combination of related fields.
Extensive R&D experience with electronics in medical-device development and fabrication of complex electromechanical systems, mechatronic, robotic, and/or IT-connected systems.
Track record and deep understanding of development approaches and strategies for executing and delivering complex medical-device programs.
Experience with electronics, PCB design, and manufacturing techniques common to medical devices.
Strong analog and digital circuit design and layout skills, including use of tools such as Altium Schematic Capture.
Ability to perform first-principles circuit calculations and circuit simulations, such as SPICE, to confirm concept feasibility.
Strong background in hardware/software integration and hardware debugging using appropriate tools and laboratory instruments.
Medical-device development experience and thorough understanding of design-control guidelines and standards, including FDA, MDR, ISO, and CSI requirements.
Ability to translate user needs into design inputs, create verification test protocols, conduct verification testing, and publish verification test reports.
Hands-on experience building circuits, soldering, repairing, servicing, or fabricating concepts, fixtures, and prototypes.
Working knowledge of ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and common peripherals.
Experience implementing real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr.
Experience with SPI, I2C, and CAN buses.
Understanding of statistical methods, including Design of Experiments.
Outcome-focused approach, process discipline, and commitment to timely project completion.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, consultants, key opinion leaders, and executives.
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree strongly preferred.
Programming and software development experience is a plus.
Experience in project management and related tools.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical and electronic architectures and circuit schematics for complex electromechanical systems; analyze and simulate designs to understand key parameters and sensitivities.
Establish design feasibility through circuit testing and demonstration of statistical capability for critical functions.
Design and debug electrical systems that meet 60601 EMC and safety requirements.
Test and characterize complex PCB functional blocks to support firmware development; run firmware to debug code and circuits, and implement firmware changes in test environments to confirm solutions.
Ensure applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and design-control requirements are followed in developing safe and effective electrical systems.
Drive, coach, or oversee definition of design inputs and technical strategies for verification and validation.
Create formal verification test protocols, conduct tests, and write verification test reports.
Promote cross-functional collaboration and deliver project-plan commitments through CooperSurgical’s New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
Coach team members and collaborators in design-control processes and best practices.
Lead and mentor interns and junior engineers.
Communicate technical content to internal and external stakeholders and, as needed, manage external development partners to meet project deliverables on time.
Improve, refine, and support consistent global implementation of electrical engineering best practices.