Electrical Engineer III

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

About the role:

Electrical Engineer III will work on a small, dynamic team of electrical engineers to test and develop electronic circuits for innovative medical technologies and processes. As part of the team, the candidate will be primarily responsible for performing root cause analysis of system electrical issues and identifying and implementing appropriate electrical tests for new and production circuits. Candidates should expect to participate in both new product development and sustaining activities. Candidate should have experience and understanding of FDA and global requirements regarding electrical devices and documentation requirements for medical devices or other regulated industries. Candidate should and have experience working with electrical tools such as oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, and other lab tools and be familiar with the electrical development process including schematic and layout tools through Altium Designer.

This role is expected to have some experience in electrical design and analysis and be able to communicate and document engineering principles to non-technical individuals while accepting appropriate mentorship from senior members of the team.

It is preferred that the candidate be aware of common digital interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, HDMI, and ethernet along with troubleshooting analog signal paths and motors. Familiarity with medical safety standards such as IEC 60601-1 and EMC standards such as IEC 60601-1-2 are preferred. The individual should be able to work well in a team environment and cross-functionally with other technical disciplines such as software, mechanical, optical and be able to communicate interdependencies, limitations, and expected timelines.

Work Mode:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be present in our Carlsbad, CA office at least four to five days per week.

Visa Sponsorship:
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

Under limited supervision, and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and Bolt Medical procedures and guidelines, the responsibilities of the position include performing the following activities:

• Diagnose electrical issues and recommend corrective/preventative plans.
• Develop, test, and integrate electrical circuits.
• Develop tools for production testing and data analysis.
• Planning, conducting, and documenting tests in written reports.
• Participation in development project core teams and reviews.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Required qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is required or a master’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
• Must have 3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering in a regulated field (medical strongly preferred).
• Must have hands-on experience with electrical test equipment and be able to identify hardware issues with utilizing logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, or similar equipment.
• Must have familiarity with electrical test methods.
• Must be able to work when not all inputs are known upfront.
• Must have experience in communicating with non-technical individuals or individuals unfamiliar with electrical engineering concepts.
• Must have knowledge of analog circuit design for signal measurement and digital test/debugging.
• Must be willing to be mentored and mentor as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

• Preference to individuals with experience in creating/maintaining schematics and layout in Altium Designer.
• Preference to candidates with new product development experience.
• Preference to candidates with experience with laser and optics.
• Preference to candidates with ability to write firmware in C/C++.
• Familiarity with reading standards and regulation documents.
• Must be able to perform root cause analysis of electrical issues.
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills involving both technical and non-technical documentation.
• Must be able to express technical ideas to non-technical groups.
• Experience with Altium Designer is strongly preferred.
• Must have analytical reasoning with modeling and statistical approach to analysis.
• Self-driven individual who is capable and excited to learn about new technologies.

Requisition ID: 624111 

Minimum Salary: $ 82100 

Maximum Salary: $ 156000 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.