Staff Electrical Engineer

Globus Medical•Audubon, PA

About The Position

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. Position Summary: The Staff Electrical Engineer plays a key leadership role in the design and development of a Class III implantable neuromodulation system for deep brain stimulation (DBS). In this role, you will be leading the technical team to make key and impactful decisions for electrical components in the system. 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

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.
Highly self-directed; determines and pursues courses of action necessary to achieve desired results. Often initiates assignments independently.
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.
Proactively identifies developmental risks and communicates mitigation strategies effectively to management.
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).
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.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional decisions.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Class III medical device experience preferred.

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 electrical product requirements and specifications.
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.
Train and mentor contract manufacturing engineers and technicians on product testing and troubleshooting methods.
Participates in the design and execution of verification testing protocols, methods and reports to ensure products meet design requirements.
Supports risk management documentation including hazard analysis and failure modes and effect analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate design and process risks.
Partner closely with system, firmware, mechanical, and test engineering teams to ensure full system integration and performance alignment.
Contribute to the company’s intellectual property portfolio through innovative concepts and technical disclosures.
Operate in compliance with design controls and quality system procedures.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and design reviews for management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Communicate with physicians and other clinicians on product design and development activities and gather feedback on product prototypes.
Collaborate with Marketing, Regulatory, and Quality to ensure design inputs and verification activities align with product and business objectives.