Sr. Electrical Engineer, Sustaining
Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc.
Newark, DE
Title: Sr. Electrical Engineer, Sustaining (Medical Device / Regulated Products)
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering
Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
- Duration: direct hire
- Target salary range: $120k - $130k, flexible based on experience +10% bonus
- Job Location: Newark, DE -or- Marlborough, MA
- Relocation: assistance available for qualified candidates
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift
- Job#: bh18577
Description:
We are seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer, Sustaining to support and improve existing, highly regulated products within the Breast & Skeletal Health space. This role will focus heavily on sustaining engineering, including product enhancements, troubleshooting, and engineering change execution, with some overlap into NPI.
This position is 100% onsite in Newark, DE (or Marlborough, MA), working closely with engineering labs and cross-functional partners to ensure product performance, quality, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide sustaining engineering support for existing medical device products
- Lead and support design changes, product improvements, and ECO execution
- Partner closely with Quality to implement compliant product updates
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Field Service, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Reliability, Compliance, and Program Management teams
- Represent Electrical Engineering in technical discussions and design reviews with strong leadership and communication
- Perform electrical design and analysis including:
- PCB design and support
- Harnessing and power distribution design
- Troubleshooting and failure analysis
- CAD schematic development
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues supporting both manufacturing and service teams
- Specify, select, and validate electronic/electro-mechanical components to meet product and regulatory requirements
- Develop and maintain test fixtures, prototypes, and test apparatus, including test method development
- Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory expectations
- Maintain accurate technical documentation including design files, specifications, verification procedures, and change documentation in PLM systems
- Support CAPA, cost reduction initiatives, EOL projects, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement efforts
- Manage multiple engineering tasks and schedules independently while reporting progress and risks clearly
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
- 5+ years of recent Electrical Engineering experience (7+ years preferred)
- Strong sustaining engineering background supporting existing products (not purely NPI-focused)
- Experience working in a highly regulated environment (FDA/ISO or similar)
- Hands-on expertise with electrical troubleshooting, testing, and design documentation
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional technical teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Medical Device industry experience strongly preferred
- Other regulated industry backgrounds considered (DoD, Automotive)
- Experience with PCB design tools and CAD schematic development
- Familiarity with FDA, ISO, and product compliance standards
- Proven mentoring and technical leadership experience
Interview Process
- 2–3 interview rounds
- Initial virtual interview with the hiring manager
- Onsite interview with the engineering team
Why This Role
- Join a growing engineering organization with strong long-term product demand
- Work on meaningful technology that directly impacts patient care
- Hands-on engineering role with high visibility and ownership
- Strong emphasis on product improvement, quality, and real-world troubleshooting
About the Company
Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc.
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