Senior Electrical Engineer
MiniMed
Summary
Step into a dynamic, hands-on engineering environment where your technical expertise drives the reliability and evolution of Minimed Diabetes products. As a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Sustaining team, you'll be immersed in the heart of our devices—diving into circuit boards, analyzing intricate electronic systems, and solving challenging problems that directly impact patient lives.
Job description
About the Role
Step into a dynamic, hands-on engineering environment where your technical expertise drives the reliability and evolution of Minimed Diabetes products. As a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Sustaining team, you'll be immersed in the heart of our devices—diving into circuit boards, analyzing intricate electronic systems, and solving challenging problems that directly impact patient lives.
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues at the circuit level, using advanced troubleshooting and test methodologies
- Apply rigorous technical judgment to investigate and determine root causes of both field-reported product issues and manufacturing challenges.
- Lead the development of sophisticated electrical test systems for failure analysis, root cause investigations, and ongoing product improvement.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and engineering functions to resolve manufacturing issues and facilitate transition of activities to operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional experts and contract manufacturers, ensuring technical objectives are met and innovative solutions are executed.
- Identify and implement alternate source electronic component solutions and/or circuit design changes to address design improvement, obsolescence, and supply chain challenges for released Diabetes products.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards including FDA QSR and ISO 13485
Required Knowledge and Experience
Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A)) and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree with minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum of 2 years relevant experience
- Proficiency in electronic systems and troubleshooting
- Experience with circuit board analysis and circuit design
- Knowledge of regulatory standards including FDA QSR and ISO 13485
- Experience with failure analysis and root cause investigation
- Experience developing electrical test systems
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Leave
- Dependent Daycare Spending Account
- Incentive Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-Qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
- Capital Accumulation Plan
Company overview
MiniMed is a leading medical device company specializing in diabetes management technologies, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1983 by visionary entrepreneur Alfred E. Mann. Originally acquired by Medtronic in 2001, MiniMed recently became an independent publicly-traded company in 2026, trading on Nasdaq under the ticker "MMED" with a market capitalization of approximately $5.29 billion. The company is headquartered in Northridge, California, and employs nearly 8,000 dedicated professionals focused on advancing diabetes care. MiniMed is unique as the only diabetes technology company that manufactures both insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), offering integrated systems like the MiniMed 780G system with SmartGuard technology. Their flagship products include automated insulin delivery systems, continuous glucose monitoring sensors, and smart insulin pens designed to simplify diabetes management and improve patient outcomes. With a mission to make diabetes more predictable and manageable, MiniMed has established itself as a pioneer in diabetes technology, providing innovative solutions that help patients achieve better glucose control and enhance their quality of life.