Senior Electrical Engineer- Medical Device- Rochester, NH

The Senior Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role within a rapidly expanding team of electrical and software engineers. As the company continues to acquire new facilities throughout the Northeast and broaden its product offerings, additional talent is being brought on board to support this ongoing growth and innovation.

Client Details

Based in Rochester, NH, the organization has a close-knit team of just under 100 employees. Recently acquired by a major national medical device company, the site was recognized as a strategic addition to strengthen a critical area of their product portfolio. They are now looking for an experienced electrical engineering leader to help drive innovation and take on expanded responsibilities across both new development and legacy product support.

Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for:

• Lead the end-to-end development of advanced machinery-designing, programming, assembling, and testing systems to optimize production efficiency, plant flow, and safety protocols.
• Create and update detailed electrical design documentation, including schematics, panel layouts, cable routing diagrams, and parts lists using SolidWorks Electrical or comparable software.
• Conduct technical assessments such as power load evaluations and ensure all designs comply with standards like NFPA 70, UL, IEC, and other relevant codes.
• Diagnose complex electrical and signal-related issues using advanced instrumentation (oscilloscopes, multimeters, analyzers) and capture findings in detailed reports for future reference.
• Support capital equipment initiatives by coordinating with external suppliers, drafting functional specifications, and assisting in the review of equipment qualifications.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation such as SOPs, safety guidelines, test protocols, validation reports, and engineering standards.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and detailed project outlines for engineering activities while ensuring transparent updates on key milestones.
• Investigate root causes of automation faults and implement robust corrective actions to enhance long-term system reliability.
• Support ad-hoc assignments and contribute to cross-functional R&D initiatives as directed by the team leader.

Profile

The successful Senior Electrical Engineer will have a background that follows:

• A degree in engineering (B.S. or M.S.) is required-specialization in Electrical Engineering is ideal, though candidates from other technical backgrounds will be evaluated based on relevant expertise.
• Minimum of four years of hands-on experience driving product or manufacturing process innovation within an engineering-focused environment.
• Proven history working with and integrating industrial automation components, including motion platforms, servo technologies, robotic systems, machine vision, and certified safety hardware.
• Skilled in the use of electrical design software tools (such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar platforms) to produce complete design packages, from schematics to material takeoffs.
• Solid understanding of compliance and regulatory codes related to machinery and control systems, such as NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 79, UL 508A, and applicable international standards (IEC/EN).
• Strong working knowledge of electrical fundamentals, including AC/DC theory and both single-phase and three-phase power systems.
• Hands-on experience in designing and assembling custom control panels for automation equipment-this includes selecting hardware, optimizing layouts, and ensuring adherence to applicable standards.
• Ability to perform risk-based evaluations (e.g., FMEA), participate in formal design reviews, and proactively identify safety or performance concerns.
• Familiarity with document control workflows, specification generation, revision protocols, and working within certified quality frameworks such as ISO.

Job Offer

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be offered:

• Competitive Base Salary (Ranging from 110k- 140k)
• Full benefits package
• Small on-site facility with massive national presence
• Currently partnered with several global organizations on 5+ year contracts

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