Sr. Electrical Sustaining Engineer - Marlborough, MA

Hologic•Marlborough, MA

4h•$97,600

About The Position

Sr. Electrical Engineer, Product Engineering, delivers value by: Maintaining hardware continuity of our existing portfolio. Driving design improvements that enhance quality, performance, compliance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Enhancing the user experience through state-of-the-art hardware design and selection, robust testing, and thorough analysis. Serving as a key stakeholder and collaborator with Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering.
Strong understanding of:
Analog and digital circuit design, including microcontrollers and power delivery circuitry.
PCB-level design and schematic capture (preferably using Altium).
Electrical and electro-mechanical system behavior and failure modes.
IEC 60601 safety and EMC requirements for medical electrical equipment.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles as they apply to electrical engineering.
Ability to troubleshoot and determine root cause for failures in PCBs and electro-mechanical systems.
Schematic-level hardware design, including component selection and design updates for sustaining and cost-out initiatives.
Proficiency with electrical test and development equipment:
Oscilloscopes
LCR meters
Logic analyzers
Power supplies
Development of test fixtures and prototype boards for verification, validation, and root-cause analysis.
Application of design-for-manufacturing and design-for-reliability principles in electrical designs.
Interpretation, execution, and improvement of verification methods for components, PCBs, and subsystems.
Proficient in generating technical documentation (test protocols, test reports, design descriptions, and engineering justifications).
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and R&D.
Ability to lead technical discussions with external suppliers (components, PCBs, and other hardware suppliers).
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects across multiple products concurrently.
Structured problem-solving and root cause analysis in a regulated environment.
Ability to develop and execute verification strategies aligned with QMS and risk management requirements.
Strong customer focus, consistently considering user experience, safety, and performance in design and sustaining decisions.
Proactive and accountable in identifying issues, proposing solutions, and driving them to completion.
Collaborative and team-oriented, building effective networks with stakeholders inside and outside immediate expertise.
Detail-oriented with a high standard for quality, documentation, and compliance.
Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple products and competing priorities.
Continuous learner who stays current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry practices.
Clear, confident communicator who can lead technical discussions and influence decisions.
Risk-aware decision-maker, balancing innovation, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience in: New product development and/or Medical device industry Or Master’s in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience in: New product development and/or Medical device industry
Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
Hands-on experience with:
Sustaining engineering and product lifecycle support for capital equipment.
Troubleshooting and resolving field issues and manufacturing issues.
Implementing hardware design changes, including cost-out and performance improvements.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Sourcing, R&D).
Working with component and PCB suppliers on technical topics and design improvements.
Experience applying IEC 60601 safety and EMC requirements in design and verification.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with:
FPGAs and CPLDs.
Embedded systems and the interaction between hardware and software.
Medical device product development, lifecycle management, and sustaining engineering.
Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Risk Management (e.g., risk files, verification strategies).

Responsibilities

Maintain existing product lifecycle by safeguarding against electrical component end-of-life (EOL), from single components to large-scale EOL programs across multiple PCBs/products.
Lead troubleshooting of electrical and electro-mechanical systems for field-returned units, determining root cause and implementing design changes aligned with quality and risk imperatives.
Lead hardware design efforts for product line extensions, value-improving projects (VIPs), and new features for existing products.
Develop electrical test fixtures and/or prototype boards to support root cause investigations and design improvements.
Support Manufacturing with process and fixture improvements related to critical hardware.
Collaborate with strategic sourcing partners to implement technical cost-out design changes.
Interpret current verification methods for electrical components, PCBs, and subsystems and enhance them to ensure state-of-the-art practices.
Lead technical communication with component and PCB suppliers to resolve issues and improve designs.
Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Stay current with emerging technologies and processes to support ongoing innovation.
Develop verification strategies for design changes that align with the Hologic QMS and product Risk Management files.
Lead and/or support multiple projects across multiple products simultaneously, coordinating with Quality and NPD SMEs on root cause and design activities