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Senior R&D Engineer, Electrical

Coloplast

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$108–135K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$108–135K/yr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Senior R&D Engineer, Electrical leads and evaluates electrical-domain development for active implantable medical devices. The role owns electrical subsystem work from design and implementation through prototype bring-up, troubleshooting, verification, and design transfer. It also supports product lifecycle activities, applies risk management practices, collaborates across R&D and external partners, and drives resolution of complex hardware issues.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical Hardware Architecture, requiredEMC Testing, requiredSafety Testing, required60601 Standards, requiredFDA Standards, requiredStrategic Thinking, requiredProblem-Solving, requiredSystem Requirements, requiredMixed-Signal Circuit Design, requiredSensor Integration, requiredPower Management, requiredBattery-Life Optimization, requiredHardware-Firmware Integration, requiredComponent Selection, requiredCircuit Topology, requiredPower Distribution, requiredSignal Integrity, requiredEmbedded Hardware Integration, requiredAltium Designer, requiredSchematic Capture, requiredPCB Design, requiredRisk Management, requiredHazard Analysis, requiredFMEA, requiredContinuous Improvement, requiredRoot-Cause Analysis, requiredPower Budgeting, nice to haveDC-to-DC Converters, nice to haveEfficiency Optimization, nice to haveTransient-Load Characterization, nice to haveBattery-Life Prediction, nice to haveMotor Integration, nice to haveActuator Integration, nice to haveClosed-Loop Control Systems, nice to haveEmbedded Hardware Systems, nice to haveTest Method Development, nice to haveExternal Partner Management, nice to haveContract Manufacturer Collaboration, nice to haveSupplier Collaboration, nice to haveWireless Communications Integration, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Related Field, requiredMaster's in Related Field, nice to have5+ Years Engineering Experience, requiredActive Implantable Medical Device System Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Duties

Senior R&D Engineer, Electrical

Location:

Minneapolis, MN, US

Job Family:

Research & Development

Country/Region:

United States

The Interventional Urology Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading, defining, and evaluating new product development tasks as they pertain to active implantable medical devices, specifically the electrical domain.This role will work as a critical member of the technical team, independently owning electrical subsystem development activities through design, implementation, prototype bring-up, troubleshooting, characterization, verification, and design transfer while working within the approved system and electrical architecture.

Major Areas of Accountability

Technical Leadership

Understands the definition and development of complex electrical hardware architectures for new and existing products.

Experience with EMC, Safety testing, and 60601 standards.

Experience working within FDA standards and expectations.

Demonstrates technical rigor, and quality compliance.

Provide guidance to other employees within job area.

Routinely demonstrates strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Electrical Design and Integration

Works with the team in evaluating system-level requirements and translating them into robust, scalable hardware solutions.

Experience in low-power mixed-signal circuit design for battery-powered medical devices including sensor integration, power management, battery-life optimization, and embedded hardware-firmware integration.

Experience with component selection, circuit topology, power distribution, signal integrity, and embedded hardware integration.

Experience using Altium Designer for schematic capture, PCB design and review, shared component libraries, electrical and mechanical design collaboration, and controlled release of manufacturing documentation.

Project & Process Management

Support the product lifecycle from concept through verification, validation, transfer to manufacturing, and post-market support.

Ensure rigorous risk management practices, including hazard analysis and FMEA, are applied to all designs.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Advocates for best practices and continuous improvement to mature Electrical Engineering knowledge and processes.

Collaborate with all functions within R&D, and across the organization to ensure program success.

Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware issues throughout development, verification, and sustaining phases.

Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.

Other job duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, or related field. Master's degree in related field is preferred.

5+ years of engineering experience.

Active Implantable medical device system experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing battery-powered electronic systems including power budgets, DC-to-DC converters, efficiency optimization, transient-load characterization, and battery-life prediction.

Experience integrating motors, actuators, sensors, and closed-loop control systems into medical devices or other high-reliability products.

Experience developing embedded hardware systems and collaborating closely with firmware and software teams during product development.

Experience independently owning electrical subsystem development through design, implementation, prototype bring-up, troubleshooting, characterization, and verification, including development of test methods.

Experience working with external design partners, contract manufacturers, and suppliers to develop electrical hardware, including review of schematics, PCB layouts, test results, and design documentation.

Experience supporting products through verification, manufacturing transfer, sustaining engineering, component obsolescence, and root-cause investigation activities.

Experience integrating wireless communications into embedded products, including hardware design, performance characterization, coexistence considerations, and verification.

Ability to define requirements for and review work performed by external design partners.

At Coloplast, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and ensure a healthy work-life balance. Here is some of what you can expect:

Health and Wellness:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Plus, access to company sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources, paid leave of absence for qualifying events and generous paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.

Financial Security:A competitive 401(k) plan with company match that vest immediately, financial planning services to help you secure your future, and corporate discount programs for goods and services.

Work-Life Balance:Generous paid time off, flexible work hours, and flexible work arrangement options to help you balance your personal and professional life may be available.

Professional Development:Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

Recognition and Rewards:Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and contributions, including peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events.

Community and Culture:A supportive work environment where everyone feels valued, and has a sense of belonging. Participate in team-building activities, volunteer opportunities, and company-sponsored events. Sustainability strategy that outlines our ambitions for how to run our company in a more sustainable way.

Competitive Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $108,000 - $135,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or incentives.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16,000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the worlds leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward - we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

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Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.

Coloplast is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) which means we employ and promote individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification.

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Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55411

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

62484

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 3,102 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$108–135K/yr
  • Minnesota median$115–171K/yr41 salary ranges
  • US median$125–205K/yr2,097 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $122K, is 17% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($146K) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineering salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 60 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Minnesota and 3,102 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (2,223 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,414 of the 3,102 open Electrical Engineering jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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