Electrical Engineer I

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At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you.

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Electrical Engineer I

As an Electrical Engineer I, you will contribute to the development and support of innovative patient temperature management medical devices that directly impact patient safety and clinical outcomes. You will work within a cross-functional engineering and business team to design, test, and improve complex electromechanical systems that control patient temperature in critical care and surgical procedures.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Invent and improve medical devices that improve patient outcomes and safety
• Develop foundational knowledge of the wide variety of clinical needs for patient temperature management
• Gain hands-on experience across the full product portfolio and throughout the entire lifecycle (concept through commercialization)
• Design solutions for global markets in a highly regulated environment (FDA, IEC 60601)
• Develop expertise in thermal systems, control electronics, and medical device design
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Marketing teams to deliver safe and effective products

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design & Development

• Support the design and development of electrical subsystems including:

• Heater control circuits, power electronics, and temperature sensing systems

• Physiological closed-loop controls

• PCB schematics and layout under supervision

• Assist in translating user needs and design inputs into engineering specifications

• Contribute to component selection based on performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements

Testing & Verification

• Define and perform bench testing, verification, and validation activities:

• Electrical safety (e.g., leakage current, grounding)

• Signal integrity

• Thermal performance and control stability

• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and environmental chambers

• Document test results in accordance with design control requirements

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Support root cause investigations for product or test failures
• Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and design improvements
• Participate in risk management and failure analysis of electrical and thermal systems

Manufacturing & Sustaining Engineering Support

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support:

• New product introductions (NPI)

• Design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA)

• Help resolve production issues and evaluate component or supplier changes

• Drive change control projects to implementation, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring timely, compliant execution

Documentation & Compliance

• Generate and maintain engineering documentation including:

• Schematics, BOMs, and test protocols

• Design history file (DHF) contributions

• Ensure compliance with:

• IEC 60601 standards (electrical safety, thermal performance)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

• 0-2 years of relevant experience

• Fundamental knowledge of:

• Analog and digital circuit design

• Basic control systems and signal measurement

• Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supplies)

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong documentation and technical writing skills

• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate technical information clearly

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional experience within the medical device or temperature management environment.

• Experience with heating elements, sensors, and embedded systems.

• Exposure to:

• Change control process

• Design control process

• Verification/validation process

• Temperature control systems (PID control, heaters, sensors)

• PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, etc.)

• Knowledge of applicable standards:

• IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety / thermal devices)

Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive culture through Our Network of Engagement (ONE) where we value our differences and work together to positively impact the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.