Principal Electrical Engineer at Cutera, Inc.

Brisbane, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Feb, 26

Salary

190000.0

Posted On

30 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Medical Devices, Analog Design, Digital Circuit Design, PCB Layout, Laser Systems, RF Devices, EMC Compliance, Testing, Troubleshooting, Schematic Capture, Simulation Tools, Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, High-Voltage Electronics, Electromechanical Systems

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Job Details Level: Senior Job Location: BRISBANE - BRISBANE, CA Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $160000.00 - $190000.00 Salary Description Position Summary: The individual in this role will contribute to the development of next-generation medical device technologies and applications. This position supports projects spanning a wide range of technologies, including complex laser and optical delivery systems, ultrasound, and radio-frequency (RF) devices. The incumbent will play a key role in designing sophisticated electronics that power and control these products and driving their successful transition into the market. Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as a key member of a fast-paced electrical engineering team transforming the medical aesthetics industry. Act as the company’s primary technical resource for power supply, sensory interface and analog design. Participate in development of new product platform architectures. Determine project scope, schedules, and priorities within departmental goals. Design sensors interfaces, display drivers and power supplies for high-power laser and RF applications. Utilize schematic capture and PCB layout tools for all electronics designs. Design and test controllers, including analog and digital circuits. Lead the transfer of new products from design to production. Provide critical input for design specifications and risk-management activities. Ensure electrical safety and EMC compliance across all product lines. Develop test plans for design verification and validation of designed circuits. Collaborate closely with embedded software engineers on system-level implementation. Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis on new and existing electronic designs. Perform other electronics design related duties as needed or required. Qualifications Requirements & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred Must have at least 12+ years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience in designing electronics circuits for commercial products. Strong background in systems-level design, integration, and debugging for medical devices. Experience in driving diode-pumped solid-state and flashlamp-pumped lasers. Proficiency in analog and digital circuit design. Strong fundamentals in system and board-level debugging, testing, and documentation. Solid understanding of EMI, radiated emissions, and mitigation techniques. Proficiency with simulation and automation tools (e.g., LTspice, MATLAB, LabVIEW). Expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout tools, preferably Altium Designer. Ability to collaborate effectively with electrical, mechanical, optical, and software engineers, as well as scientists, to develop new products. Experience with IEC 60601-1, EMC standards, ISO 14971, and related regulatory compliance processes. Familiarity with high-voltage electronics, PID controllers, electromechanical systems, electro-optics, and instrumentation—and willingness to expand these skills as needed.

Responsibilities

The Principal Electrical Engineer will contribute to the development of next-generation medical device technologies, focusing on designing sophisticated electronics for various applications. They will also lead the transition of new products from design to production while ensuring compliance with safety standards.