Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This position is responsible for improving devices in terms of cost, manufacturability, and ease of clinical use. The Electrical Engineer will provide support to Manufacturing/Ops for process improvements and validation, and will be involved in the forefront of technology and innovation to bring ideas to fruition.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test wireless, analog, digital, and/or power circuits for medical devices and test systems.
• Use best practices, regulatory guidance, and standards to design electronics that meet medical device safety requirements.
• Support verification and standards-based testing and documentation, including plan/protocol generation, testing, and reports.
• Select, implement, and/or evaluate off-the-shelf electrical components for their performance in medical device systems.
• Implement designs with an emphasis on manufacturability and high reliability.
• Support manufacturing in troubleshooting test systems and test instructions related to the assembly and testing of the medical device.
• Interpret electrical designs to effectively participate in engineering design reviews.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical engineering within the medical device industry.
• minimum of four years professional experience
• Experience with hardware and printed circuit boards (PCB).
• Competence in schematic design and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer.
• Ability to perform small PCB assembly tasks, including soldering.
• Knowledge of formal PCBA documentation (Schematics, PCB/PCBA fabrication drawings/documents).
• Experience ordering PCB and PCBAs through vendors.
• Proficiency in using standard laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 4 years of experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Work Environment

The role involves working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative and innovative environment. The candidate will use advanced tools and equipment, including schematic design and PCB layout tools, as well as standard laboratory equipment. Attention to detail and adherence to safety standards are critical in this role.

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This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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