Principal Electrical Engineer

Work mode: Hybrid

Onsite Location(s):

Clonmel, TA, IE

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.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer on a permanent basis to join our team.

Job Purpose:

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation technologies help patients manage chronic pain and neurological conditions. Our solutions include WaveWriter Alpha™ Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Systems to treat chronic pain and Vercise Genus™ Deep Brain Stimulation Systems to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.

There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for pain and neurological conditions. At Boston Scientific Neuromodulation, we’re dedicated to working closely with physicians and patients to develop a broad range of solutions that are meaningful, industry-leading, and customizable to improve the quality of life for people across the globe. Join our team as an R&D Electrical Engineer and contribute to the innovation and commercialization of cutting-edge medical devices at Boston Scientific, Clonmel. We seek a passionate individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to take on pivotal roles in advancing medical technology. You will work with a talented cross-disciplinary team to drive projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring high-quality and safe products. Apply today to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

You will play a key role focusing on project assignments that drive the innovation and commercialization of complex medical device assemblies. You will work with a talented cross-disciplinary team to support both new and existing products. The role will be based in our Clonmel site with the option of working hybrid across our remote R&D hubs located in Cork or Limerick.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead new product development (NPD) from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and validation

Lead and contribute to electronic circuit design, schematic capture, and component selection

Provide integration support, ensuring compatibility between electronic, mechanical, and software systems and performing gap analysis between BSC and new business unit’s product life cycle.

Support sustaining engineering activities, including rootcause analysis, failure investigation, and product improvements

Collaborate crossfunctionally with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams

Support design for manufacturability, testability, and reliability requirements

Assist with product lifecycle management, including obsolescence management and design changes

Generate and maintain technical documentation, including design files, test reports, and procedures

Support verification and validation testing, regulatory compliance, and design reviews

Education & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

Hons Bachelors degree in electronic, Computer engineering or equivalent.

+7 years’ experience in the medical device industry or other similarly regulated field

Alternatively, +5 years industry experience with Masters in a relevant discipline

Experience working with international standards such as IEC 60601, IEC 61000, ISO 14708, or similar.

Experience Requirements:

Strong technical knowledge of electronic design including electronic simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout.

Lab skills and experience with prototyping, general test equipment setup for electronic designs.

Experience with PCBA boards bring up and troubleshooting.

Expert in Failure Analysis.

Experience in designing to solve and mitigate EMC issues.

Requirement’s adherence principles and understanding (product specifications, etc.).

Demonstrated experience of design controls and risk management

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Provide Technical support and leadership as required, to technology and product development teams.

Must be a self-starter, manage own time and prioritize tasks based on business priorities.

Ability to delegate tasks of larger projects across a development team.

Previous experience in the technical mentorship of junior engineers

Strong communications and time management abilities.

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 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!

To search and apply for open positions, visit: https://bostonscientific.eightfold.ai/careers

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com