Senior Electrical Engineer

About Saluda Medical

Saluda Medical was founded in 2013 for the purpose of transforming patients’ lives with disruptive neuromodulation solutions. We are leaders in the field with proven exceptional pain management results and, with more than 10 years of advanced research development and clinical experience, we design and develop advanced neuromodulation systems for the next generation of implantable stimulation devices. 

What We’re Looking For...

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering, this role will provide cross-functional project experience and technical product support to contract manufacturers based in the US. The role has a strong focus on automated test system development and validation and would be ideal for someone with a broad skill set spanning electronics, software and mechatronics and a background in medical device development. 

Your role will include...

• As part of a team, design and develop hardware and firmware for active implantable medical products and test equipment

• Liaise with external contract manufacturers and provide product-specific knowledge to aid the development of manufacturing test systems

• Work with external test partners to ensure designs meet specification, industry standards and regulatory requirements

• Conduct verification and process activities, including writing protocols and reports

• Lead initiatives to implement changes in requirements, testing or ‘best practice’ to help improve processes and methodologies

• Produce and develop documentation in line with Saluda’s QMS for purposes of requirements development, design, verification, manufacture and sustaining of Saluda's products, including:

  • planning & implementing changes following the change control procedure
  • engaging collaborators and reviewers to address and resolve issues and minimise delays in review and approval processes.

• Provide regular updates to Project Managers on progress and risks

• Attend global team meetings outside of regular business hours

• Other duties required from time to time directed by your manager

About you...

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and develop strong relationships with fellow employees and suppliers, both locally and internationally

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronic, Electrical Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the specification, design and development of electronic hardware and/or firmware for medical applications

• Knowledge of medical device regulatory requirements and standards (ISO 13485, 62304, 14708, 60601-1, etc.)

• Strong programming fundamentals, at embedded level (e.g. C) as well as higher levels of abstraction (e.g. Python, C#)

• Experience with Test Method Validation and FMEA

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets

• Experience with and commitment to product development in a QA controlled environment

• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills

Its not essential, but it's nice if you have...

• Experience in the development of medical device test systems (for verification and/or production)

• Experience with Bluetooth (or other RF) system design and associated compliance testing

• PCB Design with Altium

• Proficiency using electrical modelling and simulation software such as LTspice.

• Knowledge of control systems, digital signal processing, and neurophysiology

At Saluda, we challenge boundaries. We innovate and think beyond the conventional. We disrupt.

Are you Ready to Join? If you would like to be part of our team developing the world's next generation of implantable device technology, contribute to making an impact on patient care, then this is the opportunity for you! Please APPLY NOW!

Applications will only be considered from candidates with the appropriate approval to work in Australia, no visa or sponsorship is available for this role.

All eligible candidates are invited to apply. We respectfully ask for no agency approaches