Principal Electrical Engineer

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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:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Active Implantable R&D team. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the design, development, and verification of innovative implantable medical devices from early concept through product launch and lifecycle management. The role involves close collaboration with systems, mechanical, firmware, quality, and regulatory teams to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant implantable products.

You will be responsible for electrical architecture definition, schematic design, component selection, risk management, and supporting verification and validation activities in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the design and development of electrical sub-systems for active implantable urology devices, including power management, sensing, stimulation, and protection circuits.

· Translate system and user requirements into robust electrical design requirements and detailed schematics.

· Perform component selection, derating analysis, and BOM optimization suitable for implantable reliability and longevity.

· Support integration and bring-up of electrical hardware with embedded software and system-level elements.

· Identify technical risks, support electrical FMEA activities, and implement risk mitigation strategies.

· Support electrical verification activities, characterization studies, and test method development.

· Generate and maintain electrical design documentation in compliance with the Quality Management System.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, systems, firmware, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams.

Education & Experience:

· Hons bachelors degree or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering.

· 10+ years of experience in electronic product development, preferably in a regulated medical or implantable device environment.

· Strong experience in mixed-signal circuit design, low-power electronics, and battery-powered systems.

· Experience with design controls, electrical risk management, and V&V processes.

· Proficiency in schematic capture, component libraries, and design documentation.

· Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred qualifications & experience:

· Experience designing electronics for active implantable medical devices.

· Familiarity with IEC 60601 / implantable applicable standards and ISO 14971.

· Experience supporting regulatory submissions and responding to regulatory inquiries.

· Knowledge of EMC/ESD concepts relevant to implantable systems.

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!

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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