Staff Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

Cutera • Brisbane, CA

224d • $150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Staff Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in developing and sustaining innovative medical technologies. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing and new medical devices, ensuring product reliability, manufacturability, and compliance with regulatory standards. In collaboration with a tightly knit, innovative, and dynamic R D team, you can see your work come to life as it is manufactured on-site and used in our clinic! Working within a diverse range of engineering disciplines including laser physics, power and digital electronics, mechanics, software, and biomedicine, you will have a direct impact on future Cutera devices and thereby influence the future of dermatology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in related roles, with expertise in troubleshooting electro-optical and electromechanical systems.
• Strong proficiency in analog and digital circuit design, including system- and board-level debugging and testing.
• Solid understanding of PCBA design, manufacturing processes, and test equipment.
• Experience with ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams (electrical, mechanical, optical, biomedical, and software engineers).

Responsibilities

• Lead electronics projects within the Sustaining Engineering team, focusing on new features, quality improvements, cost reductions, and risk mitigation (e.g., supply chain issues, component obsolescence).
• Participate in the full product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) to end-of-life planning, ensuring compliance with Class II medical device documentation requirements.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) in new product designs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, support product launches, and transition manufacturing activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis of technical issues and develop corrective actions for products and processes at contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Support the production line by resolving issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop clear and effective work instructions for production processes.
• Participate in regulatory compliance testing to ensure adherence to industry standards.
• Plan and execute End-of-Life (EOL) strategies for major electrical components in existing products.
• Identify, qualify, and integrate alternative components into existing designs.
• Develop hardware improvements to enhance product reliability and performance.
• Implement process improvements for design and manufacturing efficiency.
• Create and update board designs and product assemblies.
• Define and execute test plans to validate product performance.
• Generate and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Develop expertise in product domain and contribute to knowledge sharing across the company.
• Support Service Depot repairs and maintain service spare inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree