Principal Electrical Systems Architect
About the role
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Plans, calculates, designs, develops, tests, and modifies experimental and/or operational electrical concepts or subsystems. As a Principal Electrical Systems Architect, Medical Devices, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the electrical system architecture across all phases of product development, from concept and requirements definition through design, verification, validation, commercialization, and post-market support, ensuring compliance with applicable QMS and regulatory requirements.
- Driving technical decision-making and architectural trade studies, rapidly assessing the impact of design changes on product performance, risk, regulatory compliance, and development timelines.
- Applying advanced engineering principles, modeling, simulation, and analytical methods to solve complex multidisciplinary challenges and guide robust product development.
- Working in conjunction with Electrical Engineering manager to mentor for electrical engineering, providing coaching, guidance, and technical leadership across projects and development teams.
- Establishing and advancing best practices in system architecture, design methodologies, requirements management, verification strategies, development processes, and engineering tools.
- Leading technical collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners, while supporting project planning, technical risk management, resource allocation, and execution of key program deliverables.
do develop your career with Healthineers
- Experience leading systems through IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), SPE-3000, and TUV/NRTL certification
- Deep expertise in power architecture, grounding, isolation, EMC, leakage current, and safety compliance
- Experience supporting FDA, IDE, and MDR submissions
- Functions as a technical authority across EE, systems, software, and compliance disciplines
- Strong communication skills required
Required skills to have for the success of this role
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or other related technical area required, Master's degree or above preferred
- 15+ years developing Class II/III medical devices
- Willing to travel up to 10%
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