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R&D Electrical Engineer

VAPOTHERM, INC.

Cincinnati, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
802.11, Analog Circuit Design, Analysis Skills, Circuit Simulation, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Design Verification, Detail Oriented, Digital Circuit Design, Documentation Design, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromagnetic Interference Testing, Electronic Design, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, FDA Requirements, Healthcare, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Industry Standards, Integration Testing, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Medical Equipment, Medical Protocols, Medical Tests, Microcontroller, OrCAD, PSPICE, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Printed Circuit Board Design, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Prototyping, Radio Frequency, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Reliability Testing, Research & Development (R&D), Schematics, Signal Integrity, Software Design, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our medical device development team. You will contribute to the design, testing, and integration of electrical systems for cutting-edge medical devices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative healthcare technologies and help bring life-saving products to market. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, software, and regulatory professionals to ensure the devices meet all industry standards and regulatory requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist in the design, development, and testing of electrical components and systems for medical devices.
  • Design or review PCB layouts and schematic diagrams using tools such as PADs PCB, Xpedition, Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar.
  • Participate in the assembly and testing of prototypes, helping to troubleshoot and debug electrical issues.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems with mechanical and software components.
  • Conduct electrical analysis, including circuit simulation, power consumption analysis, and signal integrity testing.
  • Ensure designs comply with regulatory requirements, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601.
  • Document design processes, test results, and technical specifications for regulatory submissions and product design history files (DHF).
  • Support design, implementation and testing of 802.11 a/b/g modules in a medical device.
  • Support design verification and validation efforts, including safety and reliability testing.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in design of Electronics for Medical Devices.
  • Advanced knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, embedded systems, and microcontrollers.
  • Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., Altium Designer, PADs, OrCAD, PSpice, or similar tools).
  • Experience with designing RF connectivity and hardware interfacing to 802.11 a/b/g modules.
  • Experience with medical device testing protocols, including EMI/EMC testing, electrical safety, and reliability testing.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Understanding of industry standards and the ability to work in a regulated environment.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work within a multidisciplinary team.

About the Company

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VAPOTHERM, INC.