Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer

Location: Baldwin, NY 11510

Employment Type: Direct Placement / Permanent

Salary: $80,000

About the Role

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a growing engineering team focused on the development of advanced medical device technologies. This position will support the design, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electronic hardware and related subsystems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, hands-on testing experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer early in their career to gain exposure to product development, regulatory compliance, risk management, and manufacturing support within a highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, design, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and documentation for generators, electrodes, and other electronic subsystems.
• Prepare system requirement documents and help establish performance metrics such as power output, temperature control, and system functionality.
• Support modeling and simulation activities using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink to evaluate and verify design feasibility.
• Develop and execute system-level test plans, including prototype testing, reliability testing, and EMC testing.
• Utilize testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other laboratory instrumentation to validate performance.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts, including FDA, CE, and international standards requirements.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including Design History Files (DHF) and Device Master Records (DMR).
• Participate in risk management activities, including failure mode analysis and mitigation efforts in compliance with ISO 14971 standards.
• Support manufacturing and production teams through design transfer and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives.
• Contribute to product enhancements and continuous improvement efforts based on customer feedback and evolving business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Automation, Communications Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Sensors, or a related technical discipline.
• 1-2+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience with electrical design, schematic capture, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with RF systems, RF testing, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) principles.
• Experience using testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and related instrumentation.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, circuit analysis, and system-level design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device industry experience.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink modeling and simulation.
• Knowledge of FDA, CE, ISO 14971, and other regulated product development environments.
• Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Programming experience with Python, C++, LabVIEW, or similar languages.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.

Key Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Design
• Schematic Capture
• Hardware Testing & Validation
• RF Systems & Testing
• EMC Testing
• MATLAB/Simulink
• Oscilloscopes & Spectrum Analyzers
• Risk Analysis
• Medical Device Compliance

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on innovative medical device technologies.
• Exposure to full product lifecycle development, from concept through manufacturing.
• Collaborative engineering environment with cross-functional project teams.
• Immediate need with strong visibility and impact on critical projects.
• Stable permanent position with long-term growth potential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Baldwin, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 401(k) with Company Match Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Commuter Benefits Life and Accident Insurance Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Remediation Emergency Travel Assistance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baldwin,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 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.

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