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Senior Electrical Engineer

MiniMed

Los Angeles, CAOnsitePosted 4 days ago$87,000.00 - $149,000.00
Full TimeSenior LevelManufacturing & CMCMedical Device
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Summary

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of cutting-edge medical devices for people with diabetes. You will leverage your expertise in analog and digital circuit design, microcontroller system architecture, and advanced power management to help bring innovative solutions to market. This position requires a hands-on engineer who is passionate about quality, patient safety, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges.

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of cutting-edge medical devices for people with diabetes. You will leverage your expertise in analog and digital circuit design, microcontroller system architecture, and advanced power management to help bring innovative solutions to market. This position requires a hands-on engineer who is passionate about quality, patient safety, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and implement state-of-the-art technologies to enhance product features, improve reliability and device size (electronics miniaturization), optimize manufacturing throughput and lower cost
  • Participate in the design, development and test of ultra-low power analog, digital and RF circuits for diabetes focused medical devices
  • Participate in PCB layout, place and route while following best practices for manufacturability, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance
  • Support design and test of battery management circuits, including PMICs, fuel gauges, and wireless charging
  • Conduct power and energy analysis to ensure efficient device operation and maximize battery life
  • Support characterization test and troubleshooting activities of electronic PCBAs
  • Generate functional and test specifications
  • Implement Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) principles within the functional area
  • Provide technical assistance to other functional departments such as Product Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Quality, Reliability and Manufacturing
  • Work under the guidance of a Principal level engineer, Project Engineer and/or Engineering Manager

Required Knowledge and Experience

Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. 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.

Nice to Have

  • Analog circuit design and simulation
  • Microcontroller system architecture
  • Lithium-ion battery design techniques including PMICs, fuel gauges, and protection circuits
  • Power and energy consumption analysis
  • PCBA schematic capture, layout, fabrication and assembly
  • Experience with voltage regulators, RF and BLE communication, and digital circuit design
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams including systems, embedded software, and mechanical engineering
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills
  • Experience with FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, or other relevant medical device standards
  • Experience with low-power design and miniaturized electronics
  • Familiarity with IPC-610 and design for manufacturability and test (DFM/DFT)
  • Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., SPICE, Altium Designer, OrCAD)

Requirements

  • Baccalaureate degree or equivalent
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree, or advanced degree with minimum of 2 years relevant experience
  • Analog circuit design and simulation
  • Microcontroller system architecture
  • Lithium-ion battery design techniques including PMICs, fuel gauges, and protection circuits
  • Power and energy consumption analysis
  • PCBA schematic capture, layout, fabrication and assembly
  • Experience with voltage regulators, RF and BLE communication, and digital circuit design
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills
  • Experience with FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, or other relevant medical device standards
  • Experience with low-power design and miniaturized electronics
  • Familiarity with IPC-610 and DFM/DFT
  • Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., SPICE, Altium Designer, OrCAD)

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Healthcare FSA
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Dependent Daycare Account
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Non-Qualified Retirement Plan
  • Capital Accumulation Plan
  • Short Term Incentive

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.

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