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About the Company:Olympus Corporation is a globally renowned leader in endoscopy enabled healthcare, pioneering innovative solutions that enhance people's lives every day. With a rich history spanning nearly a century, Olympus has continuously pushed the boundaries of what's possible in the realms of medical, scientific, and imaging technology.Since its inception, Olympus has remained committed to its founding principles of integrity, innovation, and quality. Over the years, the company has diversified its portfolio, excelling in various fields including endoscopy, microscopy, life sciences, and digital imaging.Purpose of the Role:The Staff Electrical Engineer will focus on the technical execution of electrical engineering projects within Olympus. Reporting to the Associate Director, this role emphasizes technical leadership while maintaining some project management responsibilities. The individual will collaborate closely with Global R&D and India leads to drive the design, development, and troubleshooting of electrical systems for medical devices.This position will take charge of strategic technical oversight, particularly in vendor partner management, ensuring high-quality engineering outcomes and adherence to regulatory standards such as FDA Design Controls. While contributing to project planning and delivery, the focus will be on leading technical initiatives, ensuring alignment with the broader R&D strategy and offshore operational goals. The role requires proactive liaison with internal teams and external teams to maintain seamless coordination and ensure the timely achievement of project milestones.Key Responsibilities:NPD and Stakeholder Management:Lead hands-on development and execution of electrical designs, driving the implementation of complex electrical systems from concept through to production. Focus on achieving performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance in every phaseOversee the design and development of electrical systems, including circuit design, PCB layout, power management, and signal processing for medical devicesEnsure designs are optimized for safety, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance with medical device standardsManage the selection and integration of components, sensors, and electronic systems that meet design requirements and regulatory standardsPerform detailed design reviews with internal teams and vendor partner, offering technical expertise to refine electrical architectures and ensuring they meet all Olympus R&D objectivesImplement advanced electrical engineering techniques, such as circuit simulation, power analysis, thermal modeling, and PCB design optimization, to drive high performance and reliabilityCollaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, systems engineers) to ensure seamless integration of electrical designs into overall product architecture and meet system-level requirementsProvide technical mentorship to junior engineers and vendor partner, ensuring that best practices are followed and that technical decisions are aligned with Olympus’ long-term innovation strategiesEnsure seamless communication of technical updates between stakeholders, including Olympus global teams, regulatory bodies, and vendor partner, focusing on detailed design compliance and technical specificationsDevelop and validate test protocols for electrical systems, ensuring designs are robust, reliable, and scalable while adhering to safety and regulatory standardsDrive innovation in electrical design, implementing new technologies to improve the functionality, performance, and reliability of medical devicesIdentify and implement process improvements for electrical engineering design, testing, and validation to optimize product developmentProject Management:Lead technical tracking of project progress, developing detailed Gantt charts and project plans that map out technical milestones, dependencies, and resource needs for electrical R&D activitiesCoordinate with the PMO teams to ensure technical objectives are aligned with project timelines, adjusting designs and technical approaches to mitigate risks or delaysCreate and manage technical resource plans, ensuring that internal engineering teams and vendor partner have the tools, talent, and resources required to meet demanding project timelinesProactively troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges, leveraging advanced engineering methodologies like root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode effect analysis (FMEA), and reliability testing to resolve bottlenecksSupport RAID management by identifying and documenting key technical risks, ensuring that each risk has an associated mitigation plan grounded in strong engineering fundamentalsProvide in-depth technical reports to the PMO on project progress, focusing on design validation, testing outcomes, technical issues encountered, and proposed engineering solutionsOversee technical escalations, ensuring that all technical roadblocks are swiftly identified and addressed, with proposed solutions backed by solid technical rationalePractice Development:Lead technical setup of engineering tools and workflows, including implementing software for electrical design (e.g., Altium, MATLAB, SPICE), lab setups, and testing protocols for streamlined development within the functionDevelop and oversee technical processes, including change control, design reviews, and prototype testing, ensuring the function operates with cutting-edge engineering efficiencyEstablish advanced testing and validation protocols, ensuring that all electrical systems developed in the function meet high standards for performance, durability, and complianceDirect hands-on prototyping and debugging, focusing on early-stage system validation, component selection, and electrical design tuning to meet evolving project needsDrive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize technical workflows, reduce design cycles, and improve overall engineering output quality by integrating feedback from testing and real-world resultsEnsure all electrical designs meet global regulatory and safety standards, working closely with regulatory bodies and certification teams to ensure the function’s output aligns with industry regulationsManage technical knowledge-sharing sessions within the function, facilitating the exchange of engineering know-how between internal teams and external vendor partner to elevate the overall technical skill setRegulatory & Compliance:Support the Associate Director in ensuring product development aligns with regulatory and industry standards, including FDA, CE, ISO, and other relevant certificationsAssist in engaging with external teams and certification bodies to ensure compliance with applicable safety standardsHelp maintain documentation in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality system regulationsRisk Management & Problem-Solving:Work with the team to identify technical risks and support the development of mitigation strategiesProvide input and technical support to address engineering challenges throughout the product development processPerson Specification:EducationA degree or higher qualification in Biomedical / Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.Master’s in biomedical /electrical engineering will be an added advantage.Experience10+ years of experience in electrical engineering R&D in the medical devices domain, with a mix of technical and managerial responsibilitiesProven experience in collaborating with PMOs and global teams on electrical projectsStrong technical background in electrical design, circuit board development, and compliance with regulatory standardsExperience in medical device development is preferredSkillsStrong technical expertise in electrical engineering, electronics, and mechatronics, with hands-on experience in R&D and/or sustaining engineering, especially in product development environmentsProficient in circuit design, PCB layout, power management, analog and digital signal processing, and microcontroller-based systemsExperience with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, electrical safety, and risk management practicesExperience working with vendor partner on R&D projects, assisting in performance tracking, SLA monitoring, and supporting demand planning to ensure alignment with project requirementsFamiliarity with medical device product lifecycle management, with experience in applying FDA Design Controls and international standards (e.g., 820-CFR, ISO14971, IEC60601), ensuring compliance with project-specific regulationsComfortable working in Agile SCRUM and stage-gate environments, ensuring collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet project objectivesAbility to develop and contribute to design documentation, including schematics, specifications, and compliance records for manufacturability and quality assuranceTechnical proficiency in PCB design tools (Altium/OrCAD), with the ability to review and provide feedback on schematics, component selection, and PCB manufacturing outputsUnderstanding of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) challenges in electrical designs, contributing to design solutions to mitigate risksKnowledge of manufacturing processes for electrical components and an ability to assist in resolving complex technical issues with a practical approachExperience with requirements management systems (e.g., DOORS, JAMA), contributing to risk analysis and DFMEA processes in electrical R&D projectsEffective stakeholder management skills, collaborating with PMO teams to ensure technical alignment and timely project deliveryStrong communication skills, with the ability to present technical updates and information clearly to cross-functional teams and stakeholders