Electronic Design Engineer – MedTech

Electronic Design Engineer – Galway

Are you passionate about developing cutting-edge medical technology with life-saving potential? My client is seeking a highly motivated Electronic Design Engineer to join a growing R&D team in Galway. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development of an innovative medical device, contributing to both design and manufacturing advancements.

About the Role

As an early hire in a rapidly expanding start-up, you will play a key role in defining and optimising the electrical systems for a revolutionary wearable medical device. You will work on PCB design, power management, signal acquisition and system validation—ensuring a seamless transition from clinical development to commercial release. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

What You Will Do

• Design and optimise the electrical architecture for wearable medical devices, integrating sensors, microcontrollers and power management circuits.
• Develop and validate PCB layouts for performance, manufacturability, and reliability in low-power, compact systems.
• Conduct circuit analysis, system testing and validation to meet medical device standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and optimise power management strategies, signal acquisition methods and communication protocols (e.g., WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across electrical subsystems from prototyping through production.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and clinical teams to ensure seamless hardware integration.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including schematics, test procedures, and compliance reports.
• Contribute to next-generation device development with expanded sensor capabilities and enhanced functionality.

What You Need

• A degree in Electronic Engineering (or similar).
• 5+ years of experience in hardware design for embedded systems, including PCB layout and circuit analysis.
• Strong expertise in low-power design, power management, and battery-operated systems.
• Experience designing for manufacturability and reliability, including PCB fabrication and assembly.
• Proficiency in circuit simulation, PCB design, and hardware testing tools (e.g., KiCAD, SPICE, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, ADCs, and DACs.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and regulatory standards for medical or other regulated devices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience resolving hardware issues during prototyping and production.
• Excellent collaboration skills, working across firmware, mechanical, and clinical teams.
• Fluent in English, with strong technical documentation abilities.

Bonus Skills (Preferred but Not Required)

• Experience in wearable medical devices or portable, low-power systems.
• Background in biomedical signal acquisition (e.g., ECG).
• Expertise in high-frequency signal integrity, thermal design, and EMI mitigation.
• Working knowledge of C/C++ for embedded MCUs (Nordic, STM, Microchip, ESP32).

Why Join Us?

• Work on groundbreaking medical technology with real-world impact.
• Be part of a fast-growing start-up at the forefront of innovation.
• Gain hands-on experience in medical device development and commercialization.
• Enjoy a collaborative and dynamic work environment where your contributions truly matter.

If you’re passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and want to be part of an exciting journey in medical technology, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help shape the future of healthcare!