Electrical Engineering Manager – Power Tools

Role Overview

• Lead the full lifecycle development of electrical hardware subsystems for Power Tool platforms, from early concept and prototyping through verification, release, and post‑market support.
• Own, define, and evolve the electrical system architecture for Power Tool platforms, including motor controllers, power distribution, and safety circuits.
• Define component‑level and system‑level electrical requirements, interfaces, and design standards aligned with clinical use, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership in schematic design, PCB layout reviews, design trade studies, and root‑cause analysis of complex system‑level issues.
• Lead the electrical design, integration, and verification of power tools and subsystems, including motor, controller, charger, and batteries.
• Oversee the development of real‑time control hardware, deterministic communication networks (e.g., LINbus, UART), and high‑reliability power architectures used in surgical Power Tools.
• Drive designs that meet requirements for safety, reliability, EMI/EMC compliance, manufacturability, serviceability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure electrical systems comply with applicable medical device standards and regulations, including IEC 60601-1, ISO 13485, and FDA requirements.
• Support and lead design reviews, risk management activities (FMEA), verification and validation (V&V), and design history file (DHF) documentation.
• Partner cross‑functionally to support architectural decisions, system improvements, and continuous enhancement of overall power platform performance.
• Lead and participate in architecture reviews, design reviews, and cross‑disciplinary technical trade‑off discussions.
• Support design transfer, manufacturing readiness, and product launch activities.
• Participate in complaint investigations, post‑market surveillance, and controlled software updates.
• Build, mentor, and retain a high‑performing electrical engineering team.
• Identify project critical paths, proactively manage risks, and facilitate cross‑functional problem solving.
• Support resource planning, staffing, and schedule estimation.
• Communicate risks, opportunities, and execution status clearly to senior leadership.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate business‑related issues, risks, and opportunities to senior management in a timely and effective manner.
• Interface with regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams to support audits and inspections.
• Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; Advance degree preferred
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience, with significant exposure to medical devices or other regulated electromechanical systems
• Prior experience leading or managing engineering teams
• Prior experience with sterilizable batteries/packs, performance, and cell chemistry
• Working knowledge of medical device quality systems and regulatory expectations
• Familiarity with test equipment such as Digital Multimeter (DMM), Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, DC Power Supply, and Data Acquisition (DAQ).
• Schematic layout with CAD tools such as Altium or Cadence
• Demonstrated ownership of electrical systems from design through development
• Strong knowledge of electrical controls, circuits, schematics and components
• Expertise in control systems and circuit design

Benefits

• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time
• 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time
• up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year