Electrical Engineer
Job Title: Freelance Electrical Engineer - Medical Device Industry (12-Month Contract)
Location: Germany (On-site or Hybrid, depending on project needs)
Contract Type: Freelance, Full-Time
Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: ASAP or negotiable
Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Freelance Electrical Engineer to support the development of advanced medical devices. This 12-month contract offers the opportunity to contribute to life-saving technologies within a regulated, innovation-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and development of analog and digital circuitry for medical devices in compliance with IEC 60601 and related standards.
- Schematic capture, PCB layout supervision, and component selection with a focus on reliability and manufacturability.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams including mechanical, systems, and quality engineering to ensure robust product integration.
- Execution of design verification and validation activities, including test planning, documentation, and reporting.
- Support for technical documentation required for regulatory submissions (CE, FDA).
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical issues during development and testing phases.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical design, with at least 5 years in the medical device sector.
- Strong understanding of medical device development processes and regulatory standards (IEC 60601, ISO 13485).
- Proficiency in tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar for schematic and layout design.
- Experience with safety-critical systems and EMC compliance.
- Fluent in English; German language skills are advantageous but not essential.
Preferred Experience:
- Hands-on experience with power supply design, signal conditioning, and sensor integration.
- Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT) principles.
- Prior freelance or consultancy experience in regulated industries.
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