Electronic Engineer- Medical Device start-up
Permanent
Galway
€50000 - €60000 per annum

Electronic Engineer - Medical Device
Are you passionate about developing innovative medical technologies that can change lives?
A leading medical device start-up is seeking an Electronic Engineer to join their growing R&D team in the development of a next-generation device.
This is a unique opportunity to be a foundational team member in a high-potential, award-winning start-up environment. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing device usability, supporting high-volume manufacturing readiness, and driving the product transition from clinical development to commercial release.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and optimise electrical architecture for wearable medical devices, integrating sensors, microcontrollers, and power circuits.
- Develop and validate PCB layouts for compact, low-power systems.
- Manage PCB manufacturing orders and ensure design for manufacturability.
- Conduct circuit analysis, system testing, and validation in compliance with medical device standards.
- Implement and refine power management strategies and wireless communication protocols (e.g., WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular).
- Troubleshoot issues in hardware subsystems during prototyping and production.
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and clinical teams to deliver integrated product solutions.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including schematics, test procedures, and compliance reports.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
- 5 years' experience in hardware design for embedded systems.
- Proven expertise in PCB design/layout, circuit analysis, and low-power electronics.
- Strong understanding of hardware interfaces (ADC, DAC, GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART).
- Familiarity with power supply design, battery systems, and wireless communications.
- Experience with test tools (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, electronic loads).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in wearable or medical device development.
- Knowledge of ECG signal acquisition and conditioning.
- Familiarity with EMC compliance and safety standards for regulated devices.
- Experience designing for manufacturability and working with PCB suppliers.
- Exposure to embedded C/C and platforms like Nordic, STM, or ESP32.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary (details provided during application).
- Benefits including pension, healthcare, and generous annual leave.
- Flexible work culture with the opportunity to shape the future of cardiac diagnostics.
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This position was pPosted on 02 Jul 2025
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