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Principal Electrical Engineer

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join our R&D Electrical Engineering team and contribute to the development of next-generation medical devices and applications. Projects span a broad range of technologies, including complex laser and optical delivery systems, ultrasound, and radio-frequency (RF) devices. This position will play a key role in developing sophisticated electronic systems that power these products and supporting their successful transition from concept through commercialization.

The engineer will serve as a technical resource for power supply, sensor interface, analog, and digital circuit design, working closely with cross-functional teams including Mechanical, Optical, Software, Clinical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Operate with the highest level of independence to drive complex technical issues to resolution and establish the technical direction for the R&D department.
  • Articulate complex designs, technical risks, and R&D roadmaps to executive management to ensure engineering efforts align with business commercialization goals.
  • Drive "New Product Architecture" initiatives by defining system-level designs for next-generation medical devices and leading complex cross-functional design reviews to ensure total system integrity.
  • Maintain expert-level knowledge of industry technology trends to actively drive innovation within the R&D department and serve as a primary thought leader for the electrical engineering function.
  • Proactively manage professional development and continued education to stay at the forefront of engineering best practices, emerging technologies, and advanced design and simulation tools.
  • When required serve as the final technical authority on design verification and validation strategies, ensuring the company's engineering practices evolve to meet changing global regulatory standards.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and staff-level engineers, fostering their professional development and ensuring the consistent application of engineering best practices across the R&D team.
  • Lead strategic technical engagements with key PCB, component, and tooling suppliers to influence technology roadmaps, establish critical vendor partnerships, and drive holistic optimizations for performance, quality, and cost-efficiency across all R&D platforms.
  • Define project scope, priorities, schedules, and technical deliverables in alignment with departmental and product development goals.
  • Design sensor interfaces, display drivers, power supplies, and control electronics for high-power laser and RF applications.
  • Develop schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard design tools.
  • Design, integrate, and test analog and digital control circuits.
  • Lead the transfer of new products from development into production, working closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams.
  • Provide technical input into design specifications, risk management, and product development activities.
  • Ensure electrical safety, EMC, and regulatory compliance across product designs.
  • Develop and execute test plans to support design verification and validation of electronic systems.
  • Collaborate closely with systems, mechanical, UI/UX and software engineering to support system-level architecture and implementation.
  • Troubleshoot complex electronic systems and perform root-cause analysis of new and existing designs.
  • Support continuous improvement of existing products, processes, and engineering practices.
  • Other duties as needed or required.

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This job at Cutera is located in Six Forks, NC, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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Cutera lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Cutera?
Cutera is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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