Principal Electrical Engineer (Medical Devices)

TL;DR

Principal Electrical Engineer (Medical Devices): Designing and owning end-to-end electrical subsystems for next-generation digital radiographic equipment and mobile medical platforms with an accent on power electronics, high voltage systems, and PCB design. Focus on leading designs from concept through production, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing for manufacturability (DFM).

Location: Hybrid (Rochester, NY, US)

Salary: $119,200 - $158,900 annually

Company

hirify.global is a worldwide provider of medical imaging systems and solutions and diagnostic imaging technology.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end development of electrical subsystems from concept through production.
• Design and oversee high-speed PCB layouts in Altium Designer, focusing on SI/PI and EMI/EMC.
• Develop power electronics architectures for high voltage, power distribution, and battery systems.
• Design complex wire harnesses, including connector selection, wire gauge, and strain relief.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot hardware issues in both released and development products.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to implement DFM/DFT and mitigate component obsolescence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering.
• 7+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience as a technical lead for 3–5 products.
• Expertise in power electronics, including high voltage design and battery systems (Lead Acid, Li-ion).
• Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB design, and wiring harness documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience implementing designs under strict regulatory guidelines.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of general radiography and fluoroscopy theory of operation.
• Familiarity with IEC 60601 2 54 and IEC 60601 2 43 safety standards.
• Background in motion control (stepper, servo, or BLDC motors).
• Practical soldering skills down to 0402 package size.
• Experience with wireless technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) applied to medical systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment combining office, lab, and home.
• Opportunities for domestic and international travel to supplier and customer sites.
• Commitment to equal opportunity employment and diversity.