Electrical Engineer – Medical Device Testing & Validation

Job Description: Electrical Systems Engineer – Medical Devices

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: Relevant experience in Electrical Engineering and Medical Device Development

Work Authorization: US Citizens and Green Card Holders Only

Job Summary

We are seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in medical device development, electrical testing, verification, and validation. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics, PCB schematics and layout, laboratory testing equipment, and EMI/EMC testing, along with experience in test documentation and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply fundamental knowledge of analog and digital electronics to support electrical system testing.
• Support medical device development processes and electrical engineering activities.
• Read, review, and interpret electrical schematics and PCB layouts.
• Develop and execute Electrical Engineering (EE) testing, verification, and validation protocols.
• Prepare test reports and maintain accurate test documentation.
• Perform hands-on testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and other laboratory instruments.
• Collect, analyze, and review test data.
• Support EMI/EMC testing, including protocol development, execution, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues identified during testing and recommend corrective actions.
• Support test requirements updates, specification changes, and product releases.
• Prepare troubleshooting reports and document test findings.
• Maintain traceability and proper documentation in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Utilize Minitab for statistical analysis and test data evaluation.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in analog and digital electronics.
• Experience in medical device development and engineering processes .
• Ability to read and review electrical schematics and PCB layouts.
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing, verification, and validation.
• Experience creating or updating test protocols, executing tests, and preparing reports.
• Hands-on proficiency with oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and related testing tools.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Minitab for data analysis.
• Strong test data analysis, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with traceability requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates with practical experience in medical device electrical engineering and product testing.
• Experience supporting product verification, validation, and release activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent technical documentation and cross-functional communication skills.

Important Hiring Requirements

• Medical device development experience is essential.
• Candidates must have hands-on electrical testing experience.
• US Citizens or Green Card holders only.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in Minneapolis, MN, under the specified contract terms.
• Target pay rate: $60–$63/hour.