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Job Summary
The Principal Electronics Hardware Engineer will lead the architecture, design, and development of digital and analog electronics for physiological monitoring devices and subsystems. The position requires strong leadership to influence platform and design decisions, ensure compliance with IEC 60601 for safety and essential performance, guide schematic and layout activities, and mentor engineering staff.
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and development of digital and analog electronics for physiologic monitoring devices and subsystems used in product development and research applications compliant with IEC 60601.
Develop digital and analog electronics for pulse oximetry, regional oximetry, EEG‑based devices, and other sensing technologies.
Define hardware technical direction, design standards, and architectural approaches aligned with system requirements and long‑term platform strategies.
Provide hands‑on technical leadership for schematic design, component selection, circuit simulation, and tolerance analysis.
Guide PCBA development, including layout collaboration, signal and power integrity, EMC/ESD considerations, and stack‑up definition.
Lead electrical bring‑up, debugging, characterization, and verification of prototypes and production‑representative hardware.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with systems, software, algorithm, test, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to ensure cohesive, testable designs.
Support quality and regulatory activities through documentation, risk analysis, and verification evidence for medical device submissions.
Key Skills & Experience
Required: Bachelors degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years.
Deep expertise in digital, analog, and mixed‑signal circuit design for complex, high‑reliability systems.
Experience with low‑signal analog development, noise mitigation, and analog/digital signal processing.
Proven track record defining hardware architecture and technical direction for complex products or platforms.
Strong hands‑on schematic capture, component selection, circuit simulation, and tolerance analysis skills.
Extensive PCBA development experience, including layout, stack‑up, signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC/ESD design.
Expertise leading hardware bring‑up, debugging, characterization, and failure analysis of prototype and production‑representative boards.
Strong understanding of electrical verification and validation methods, test equipment, and correlation to system‑level requirements.
Experience working in regulated product development environments; familiarity with medical device hardware development and quality systems is preferred.
Ability to resolve complex, ambiguous, cross‑disciplinary technical challenges across electronics, systems, and manufacturing constraints.
Strong technical review and mentoring skills, including design reviews and technical guidance without direct people management responsibilities.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical trade‑offs, risks, and recommendations to cross‑functional stakeholders.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required for this role.
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Pay range (Ireland): €81,120.00 – €121,680.00. Eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The company offers a wide range of benefits designed to support employees at every career and life stage.
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