Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer, New Product Development – Surgical Division

Purpose:
Driven by our purpose to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day, we are seeking a talented and experienced Electrical Engineer to join a growing R&D department in our Surgical Division to contribute to new product development of both Capital and Disposable products. Our team is customer focused, working to enhance the user's experience through improving our system's performance, compliance and reliability through state of art hardware design and selection, robust testing, and analysis.  In this role you will have the opportunity of working cross functionally with groups such as Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing as part of the development cycle.

The Lead Electrical Engineer, NPD, delivers value by driving the design and selection of HW that meets the needs of both the customer and the business. This role will be responsible for prototyping, analyzing, and documenting design concepts throughout the NPD cycle.  As such, this role requires robust familiarity with design and troubleshooting tools.  This role will also support senior level EEs in the design and development of PCBs for control of various subsystems within our capital portfolio.  As such, this role will be a champion for state-of-art design practices, including robust design reviews. 

The Lead Electrical Engineer has wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and coordinate activities of other personnel as a Team Lead.

Skills & Expertise:

Technical Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical lead, coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, setting priorities, and guiding teams through complex problem-solving and design challenges.

Electrical System Design:
Advanced proficiency in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting electrical systems, including printed circuit assemblies, cable and harness design, power conversion, analog/digital circuits, filtering, and power distribution.

Schematic & PCB Design:
High-level competency in schematic-level design (preferably using Altium), PCB layout, and manufacturing processes for both capital equipment and disposable products.

Testing & Verification:
Expert use of electrical test and development equipment (oscilloscopes, LCR meters, logic analyzers, power supplies), development of test fixtures, and implementation of robust verification methods for components and systems.

Component Selection:
Strong skills in specifying, evaluating, and selecting electronic and electro-mechanical components to meet complex product specifications.

Cross-functional Collaboration:
Ability to work effectively with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and external partners to ensure compliance, manufacturability, and successful product launch.

Knowledge:

Medical Device Standards:
In-depth understanding of medical device design standards and regulatory requirements (IEC , , and

Electronic Design:
Comprehensive knowledge of analog/digital circuit design, PCB manufacturing, and embedded systems. Familiarity with FPGAs, CPLDs, and microcontrollers.

Emerging Technologies:
Commitment to staying current with new technologies, tools, and industry trends to drive continuous innovation and improvement.

Clinical Applications:
Preferred knowledge of clinical and technical aspects of gynecological surgery or related surgical technologies.

Behaviors & Attributes:

Leadership & Mentorship:
Exemplifies department culture through positive leadership, effective communication, and the mentoring of junior engineers.

Continuous Improvement:
Champions a culture of learning, improvement, and the adoption of best practices and new technologies.

Analytical Thinking:
Strong analytical skills for evaluating data, conducting root cause analysis, and translating findings into actionable solutions.

Communication:
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to adapt messaging for technical and non-technical audiences. Produces clear, accurate technical documentation and facilitates effective group discussions.

Collaboration:
Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; creates links with subject matter experts within and beyond the organization.

Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years (Bachelor's) or 6+ years (Master's) in new product development, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Proven track record of successful product development from concept through launch.
• Experience with root cause failure analysis and robust design review processes.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and ensuring product quality/compliance.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

So why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and an annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.

If you have the right skills and experience and want to join our team, apply today. We can't wait to hear from you

The annualized base salary range for this role is $ $186,600 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Agency and Third-Party Recruiter Notice: Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.

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