Actalent
Principal Electrical Engineer – Ablation
Minneapolis, MN
About This Exciting Fast Paced Role The Principal Electrical Engineer will be a key technical resource. This individual will support all phases of new platform development ranging from concept and technology development through commercialization and post‑market support.
The Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible for helping the team architect, design, select and evaluate critical system components, prototype, test and release production electronics for needles and consoles. In addition to electronic circuit board design using embedded processors, RF communications, display technologies, pump and motor technologies, this individual will develop test techniques to evaluate amplifiers, antennas, high‑frequency interconnects, etc. The Principal Electrical Engineer will also collaborate with other engineers in creating and improving designs based on test results and optimizing performance.
Responsibilities
Architect, design, develop, test and transfer to production electromechanical systems and disposables for product development activities. This includes system diagrams, architecture development, component selection and sub‑system design, prototype creation, V&V activities, production tool planning and design, and test fixtures for class 2 medical devices.
Electronic architecture design, block diagram creation, patient isolation design, power distribution design, component and processing platform selection, schematic entry, layout support/oversight, prototype build oversight, prototype testing, transfer to production support.
Research product development solutions and provide analysis for product direction.
Consult and solicit feedback from internal stakeholders to identify customer needs and translate these requirements into engineering designs.
Optimize design and work collaboratively with other design engineers to refine designs based on test results.
Work with external vendors and partners to speed up product development and testing.
Develop necessary fixtures and use off‑the‑shelf equipment to create test environments for evaluating performance of new ablation systems, including phantoms, ex‑vivo tissue testing, in‑vivo testing, SAR field mapping, etc.
Create related documentation and support materials in conjunction with design and development activities.
Ensure that all interactions and engagements are conducted with the highest ethical and professional standards.
Be a hands‑on technical resource for mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams by contributing design ideas, problem solving, and leading by example.
Minimum Required Skills And Knowledge
Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical or related engineering degree.
10+ years’ experience in electronics design and system design for new product development.
Experience developing software‑driven electromechanical medical devices. Prior experience with ablation devices is a strong plus.
Experience with electrical engineering design process & tools (Altium Designer) for schematic capture, PCB layout, circuit simulation, component selection, patient/user safety, power distribution architecture and design.
Experience with various wireless communications technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, RFID.
Expertise in using spectrum analyzers, high‑frequency scopes and other test instrumentation.
Hands‑on prototyping and troubleshooting experience.
Experience working in an ISO 13845 quality management system desired.
Experience with NRTL testing for IEC 60601 compliance desired.
Experience designing equipment for MRI‑compatibility desired.
Ability to create clear product design documentation such as concept diagrams, specifications, requirements, test plans, V&V reports.
Experience working in a team‑distributed, collaborative environment.
Extensive hands‑on experience with building, testing and debugging prototype devices.
Experience transferring new product designs into production.
Highly self‑motivated with keen attention to detail.
Ability to adapt and learn new technologies with proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion by effectively prioritizing, planning, tracking, and executing team activities in a high‑pressure environment.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 – $65.00 per hour.
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul, MN.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for additional accommodation options.
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About This Exciting Fast Paced Role The Principal Electrical Engineer will be a key technical resource. This individual will support all phases of new platform development ranging from concept and technology development through commercialization and post‑market support.
The Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible for helping the team architect, design, select and evaluate critical system components, prototype, test and release production electronics for needles and consoles. In addition to electronic circuit board design using embedded processors, RF communications, display technologies, pump and motor technologies, this individual will develop test techniques to evaluate amplifiers, antennas, high‑frequency interconnects, etc. The Principal Electrical Engineer will also collaborate with other engineers in creating and improving designs based on test results and optimizing performance.
Responsibilities
Architect, design, develop, test and transfer to production electromechanical systems and disposables for product development activities. This includes system diagrams, architecture development, component selection and sub‑system design, prototype creation, V&V activities, production tool planning and design, and test fixtures for class 2 medical devices.
Electronic architecture design, block diagram creation, patient isolation design, power distribution design, component and processing platform selection, schematic entry, layout support/oversight, prototype build oversight, prototype testing, transfer to production support.
Research product development solutions and provide analysis for product direction.
Consult and solicit feedback from internal stakeholders to identify customer needs and translate these requirements into engineering designs.
Optimize design and work collaboratively with other design engineers to refine designs based on test results.
Work with external vendors and partners to speed up product development and testing.
Develop necessary fixtures and use off‑the‑shelf equipment to create test environments for evaluating performance of new ablation systems, including phantoms, ex‑vivo tissue testing, in‑vivo testing, SAR field mapping, etc.
Create related documentation and support materials in conjunction with design and development activities.
Ensure that all interactions and engagements are conducted with the highest ethical and professional standards.
Be a hands‑on technical resource for mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams by contributing design ideas, problem solving, and leading by example.
Minimum Required Skills And Knowledge
Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical or related engineering degree.
10+ years’ experience in electronics design and system design for new product development.
Experience developing software‑driven electromechanical medical devices. Prior experience with ablation devices is a strong plus.
Experience with electrical engineering design process & tools (Altium Designer) for schematic capture, PCB layout, circuit simulation, component selection, patient/user safety, power distribution architecture and design.
Experience with various wireless communications technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, RFID.
Expertise in using spectrum analyzers, high‑frequency scopes and other test instrumentation.
Hands‑on prototyping and troubleshooting experience.
Experience working in an ISO 13845 quality management system desired.
Experience with NRTL testing for IEC 60601 compliance desired.
Experience designing equipment for MRI‑compatibility desired.
Ability to create clear product design documentation such as concept diagrams, specifications, requirements, test plans, V&V reports.
Experience working in a team‑distributed, collaborative environment.
Extensive hands‑on experience with building, testing and debugging prototype devices.
Experience transferring new product designs into production.
Highly self‑motivated with keen attention to detail.
Ability to adapt and learn new technologies with proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion by effectively prioritizing, planning, tracking, and executing team activities in a high‑pressure environment.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 – $65.00 per hour.
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul, MN.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for additional accommodation options.
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