Senior Electrical Engineer

Shifamed•Los Gatos, CA

13d•$150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Supira Medical, a clinical-stage Shifamed Portfolio Company, is developing a low-profile, high continuous flow percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD) to provide temporary mechanical circulatory support in high risk percutaneous coronary interventional (HRPCI) procedures as well as patients suffering from cardiogenic shock. Supira Medical is part of Shifamed LLC, a medical device innovation hub focused on developing novel medical products for cardiology and ophthalmology. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be a key member of the development team, supporting a device from late stage through clinical use. This role involves electronic design of the Console for clinical trials and commercialization, including design, vendor relationships, and testing per applicable standards. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, problem-solver, and collaborative team player.

Requirements

BS degree or higher in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
7+ years of direct work experience in the medical device industry.
Demonstrated proficiency in EME product design in a medical environment.
Proficiency in analog and digital electronics, including circuit design, layout, and debugging.
Proficiency in the interaction of hardware and firmware.
Understanding of electronics supplier capabilities, fabrication processes, and materials. Includes printed circuit boards & assemblies and cables & cable assemblies.
Strong working knowledge of IEC 60601 compliance requirements.
Experience with Altium Designer.
Experience working in a lab environment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

Electronic design in compliance with applicable standards and product specifications.
Electrical interfaces between catheter, cable, and software-driven console.
Develop and/or modify product specifications.
Schematic capture and PCB layout.
Design, or participate in the design, of circuit boards and connector & cable assemblies.
Identify & evaluate suppliers.
Support sourcing of components, assemblies, and subsystems.
Design and develop in-line test equipment for verification testing and manufacturing.
Prepare verification and validation protocols and associated work instructions and test methods.
Contribute as part of a cross-functional team to achieve project goals.
Interact with physicians, outside engineering experts, and other stakeholders to understand user needs and product design criteria.
Contribute to the intellectual property position of the company via technical brainstorming sessions, prototype reduction to practice, and invention disclosures.