Electrical Engineer 3 - Durham, North Carolina

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

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  Design, develop, and test electrical circuits and systems for medical devices, including embedded systems, power management, sensor interfaces, and communication protocols.

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  Perform schematic capture, PCB layout design, and component selection, considering factors such as manufacturability, cost, and reliability.

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  Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of electrical designs, identifying and resolving issues efficiently.

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  Develop and execute test plans, analyze test data, and generate comprehensive test reports.

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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software engineers, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless product integration.

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  Participate in design reviews, providing constructive feedback and technical expertise.

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  Ensure all designs and processes adhere to relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 13485) and internal quality system requirements.

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  Support manufacturing transfer activities, including prototype builds, production test fixture development, and resolving production-related electrical issues.

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  Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of designs, analyses, and test results.

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  Stay current with emerging electrical engineering technologies and trends relevant to the medical device industry.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• 7-10 years of experience in electrical design and development, preferably within the medical device industry or a highly regulated environment.

• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle).

• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles, power electronics, and embedded systems.

• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and various communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, USB).

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and debug complex electrical systems using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers).

• Familiarity with medical device regulations and standards (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 13485) is highly desirable.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.