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Actalent Electrical Engineer III in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Electrical Engineer – Implantable Medical Devices
Onsite | Monday–Friday
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the integration, remediation, and refinement of implantable medical device technologies in a highly regulated environment. This onsite, lab‑based role plays a critical part in ensuring electrical designs meet design control, risk management, and regulatory requirements, while supporting the seamless integration of acquired technologies into existing product platforms.
This position offers hands‑on technical work on complex, novel implantable systems, close collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external partners, and direct impact on advanced medical technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Identify gaps between acquired company practices and existing Work Instructions (WIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and define clear strategies to remediate and align processes.
Provide technical input to project goals, timelines, and execution plans, recommending adjustments to maintain progress and quality.
Communicate technical progress, risks, trade‑offs, and recommendations to project and engineering leadership.
Execute complex or novel engineering assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques, methods, or procedures.
Perform electrical design remediation and product design refinement for implantable medical devices.
Prepare detailed engineering specifications, perform test method validation, and generate accurate technical reports.
Assess feasibility and soundness of alternative designs, processes, or equipment and provide data‑driven recommendations.
Support design hazard analyses and FMEA activities, ensuring compliance with design control and risk management SOPs.
Produce clear, concise engineering documentation to support effective knowledge transfer and product integration.
Collaborate with external partners and suppliers on component specifications, qualification, testing protocols, and quality standards.
Perform electrical and system‑level testing of implantable medical devices and interpret results to guide design decisions.
Conduct hands‑on electronics troubleshooting across analog, digital, RF, and system‑level designs.
Support design verification and design acceptance testing in accordance with applicable medical device standards.
Travel up to approximately 10%, primarily to local sites, to support suppliers and project activities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
4+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 2+ years with a Master’s degree
Proven experience working with medical devices, including implantable medical devices and related testing
Strong background in electrical and/or systems design documentation within regulated environments
Demonstrated experience performing electrical testing of medical devices or high‑reliability systems
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize inputs from multiple technical sources
Strong problem‑solving skills and exceptional attention to detail
Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills
Sound technical judgment and decision‑making ability
Strong collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams and external partners
Demonstrated critical‑thinking applied to complex engineering challenges
High level of personal accountability and bias for action
Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship
Preferred / Additional Qualifications
Experience with RF design and testing for medical or high‑reliability electronic systems
Hands‑on board‑level and system‑level electronics troubleshooting
Experience with design verification and design acceptance testing
Familiarity with IEC standards for:
Active implantable medical devices
Electrical medical equipment
Experience designing and implementing test fixtures for electrical or system‑level testing
Experience with analog and digital circuit design for medical or mission‑critical applications
Proficiency with LTspice or equivalent simulation tools
Experience using Altium for schematic capture and PCB design
Strong relationship‑building skills with internal teams and external suppliers
Interest in contributing to innovative, next‑generation medical technologies
Work Environment
This is a full‑time, onsite role in a lab‑based engineering environment, Monday through Friday. The role is highly hands‑on, involving direct interaction with implantable medical devices, test fixtures, and electronic test equipment. Engineers will regularly use tools such as LTspice and Altium for simulation and PCB design.
The work environment emphasizes safety, precision, quality, and strict regulatory compliance, with close collaboration across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and external partners. Occasional travel (approximately 10%, primarily local) may be required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Marlborough, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Marlborough,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.