Electrical Hardware Development Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development
  • Support existing electro-mechanical product lines including switches, joysticks, trackballs, and keyboards.
  • Develop hardware specifications for new and improved switches, joysticks, trackballs, and HMI keyboards tailored for the defense, industrial, commercial, and medical industries, including diagnostic devices, robotics, and automation systems.
  • Engineer sealed, IP-rated keyboards for harsh industrial environments and sterilization-compatible designs for medical use.
  • Design electro-mechanical assemblies, sensor integration, and electronic circuits using solid electrical theory and experimentation to ensure precision, reliability, and durability.

• Compliance & Safety
  • Ensure designs meet medical device standards (ISO 13485, IEC 60601) and industrial safety certifications.
  • Implement EMC shielding, biocompatible materials, and IP-rated enclosures for environmental protection.

• Prototyping & Testing
  • Build and validate prototypes for high-precision control and operator safety.
  • Conduct stress testing, life-cycle analysis, and sterilization validation for medical-grade components.
  • Perform environmental testing for industrial keyboards (dust, vibration, temperature extremes).

• Collaboration
  • Work closely with clinical engineers, industrial automation teams, and software & firmware developers to ensure seamless integration.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing teams for cleanroom assembly and industrial-scale production.

• Innovation & Research
  • Explore advanced sensor technologies (e.g., force feedback, optical encoders, Hall effect sensors) for enhanced control accuracy.
  • Investigate haptic feedback systems for surgical robotics and fail-safe designs for industrial machinery.
  • Develop custom HMI layouts for operator efficiency and touchscreen-keyboard hybrid solutions.

• Documentation
  • Maintain detailed design documentation, risk assessments, and compliance reports for regulatory audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hardware design for medical or industrial input devices.
• Proficiency in PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad) and CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of sensor technologies, signal processing, embedded systems, PCB development, soldering, testing, and manufacturing techniques.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, AS9100, UL, CSA, and industrial safety standards.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with medical robotics, diagnostic equipment, industrial automation controllers, and HMI keyboards.
• Understanding of sterilization processes, biocompatible materials, and IP-rated enclosures.
• Certifications in medical device compliance and industrial safety are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with product testing, soldering standards.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated, manufacturing environment.