Medtronic
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - EMC
Medtronic, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - EMC
Application window closes 31 Oct 2025. At Medtronic you can begin a life‑long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all.
A Day in the Life
Designing, developing, and implementing testing methods and equipment.
Planning and scheduling test equipment for product verification.
Providing test areas with parameters and specifying tests.
Compiling data and defining changes required in testing equipment, procedures, and manufacturing processes.
Writing verification test plans and reports.
This is a hybrid position requiring onsite test method development and supervising product verification testing. 30‑40% travel is required.
Responsibilities
Support design verification activities associated with a family of insulin delivery pump/transmitter systems used to manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Support EMC testing and global RF licensing activities of new and existing products.
Support development and implementation of EMC design guidelines and best practices.
Operate a fully equipped semi‑anechoic chamber and electrical testing equipment such as DMM, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, power amplifiers, microscopes, oscilloscopes.
Develop and document design verification test protocol, plans, and reports in compliance with FDA/ISO and global regulations.
Stay current with industry standards and advancements in EMC technology.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (R&D, Ops, Regulatory, Quality).
Demonstrate exceptional communication and technical writing skills.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to establish and support development and testing strategies.
Design basic electrical equipment, tools, test fixtures.
Required Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with minimum 8 years relevant experience OR PhD with 6 years relevant experience.
Nice to Haves
Experienced with test equipment such as DMM, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, power amplifiers, etc.
Familiar with EMC test standards.
MS in Electrical Engineering.
Familiarity with lab/testing environment.
Experience in Medical Device/FDA Regulated Industry and compliance with IEC60601‑1‑2.
Familiarity with EMC standards and RF regulations (e.g., FCC, EN, CISPR).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience in SMT soldering.
Ability to function as a team member in a collaborative work environment.
Attention to detail.
Good organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
Physical Job Requirements The position requires regular mobility, use of a computer, and communication with peers. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities.
Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S. locations (excluding Puerto Rico) are $162,400.00 – $243,600.00. The position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Additional benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending account, life insurance, long‑term disability leave, dependent daycare, tuition assistance, 401(k) plan with employer match, short‑term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, employee stock purchase plan, employee assistance program, non‑qualified retirement plan supplement, and capital accumulation plan.
About Medtronic Medtronic leads global healthcare technology and strives to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We employ over 95,000 people worldwide, dedicated to solving the most challenging health problems through innovation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Medtronic provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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A Day in the Life
Designing, developing, and implementing testing methods and equipment.
Planning and scheduling test equipment for product verification.
Providing test areas with parameters and specifying tests.
Compiling data and defining changes required in testing equipment, procedures, and manufacturing processes.
Writing verification test plans and reports.
This is a hybrid position requiring onsite test method development and supervising product verification testing. 30‑40% travel is required.
Responsibilities
Support design verification activities associated with a family of insulin delivery pump/transmitter systems used to manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Support EMC testing and global RF licensing activities of new and existing products.
Support development and implementation of EMC design guidelines and best practices.
Operate a fully equipped semi‑anechoic chamber and electrical testing equipment such as DMM, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, power amplifiers, microscopes, oscilloscopes.
Develop and document design verification test protocol, plans, and reports in compliance with FDA/ISO and global regulations.
Stay current with industry standards and advancements in EMC technology.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (R&D, Ops, Regulatory, Quality).
Demonstrate exceptional communication and technical writing skills.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to establish and support development and testing strategies.
Design basic electrical equipment, tools, test fixtures.
Required Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with minimum 8 years relevant experience OR PhD with 6 years relevant experience.
Nice to Haves
Experienced with test equipment such as DMM, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, power amplifiers, etc.
Familiar with EMC test standards.
MS in Electrical Engineering.
Familiarity with lab/testing environment.
Experience in Medical Device/FDA Regulated Industry and compliance with IEC60601‑1‑2.
Familiarity with EMC standards and RF regulations (e.g., FCC, EN, CISPR).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience in SMT soldering.
Ability to function as a team member in a collaborative work environment.
Attention to detail.
Good organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
Physical Job Requirements The position requires regular mobility, use of a computer, and communication with peers. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities.
Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S. locations (excluding Puerto Rico) are $162,400.00 – $243,600.00. The position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Additional benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending account, life insurance, long‑term disability leave, dependent daycare, tuition assistance, 401(k) plan with employer match, short‑term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, employee stock purchase plan, employee assistance program, non‑qualified retirement plan supplement, and capital accumulation plan.
About Medtronic Medtronic leads global healthcare technology and strives to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We employ over 95,000 people worldwide, dedicated to solving the most challenging health problems through innovation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Medtronic provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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