Principal Engineer, Electrical

Job Title:

Principal Engineer, Electrical

Reporting to:

Director, Engineering

Location:

San Jose, California

Job Site:

On-Site

Job Description Revision Date:

April 2025

About us:

We know what it takes to be a key partner in life science and medical industries. Since 2002, Gener8 has guided our customers by turning their innovative concepts into reality by providing engineering design services and manufacturing complex instruments, software, and consumables. Our customers are striving for breakthroughs in research instruments and medical diagnostic and surgical devices that will help scientists and medical professionals understand patient conditions and provide better treatment. Gener8 is a growing company with offices in San Jose and Carlsbad, CA, Wilmington, MA, Indianapolis, IN and Costa Rica.

We are seeking a results-driven individual to join our growing organization in San Jose, California facility.

Job Summary:

In this role you will have the opportunity to work on the engineering team in San Jose, CA. This role involves working on current and next-generation designs of medical instruments. You will be part of a dedicated team, working in a dynamic environment. Open communication, empowerment, innovation, teamwork, and customer success are the foundations of the team.

Job Details:

• Contribute to a team committed to delivering the next generation of products
• Drive the continued transformation of capabilities, equipment, and facilities
• Conduct bench and preclinical studies supporting product development teams for concept feasibility and formal regulatory submission
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of electronic designs
• Draft test protocols and reports
• Independently plan, coordinate, and execute activity in support of project goals
• Conduct design reviews
• Support development of risk management documentation
• Gain an understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements, FDA and ISO regulations
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned

Experience:

• 20+ years' experience designing, testing, manufacturing or other engineering support
• Medical device experience
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience owning and driving deliverables within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Proficient in collaborating with project stakeholders (client and internal), end-users, business partners, and technical team members
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization
• Distilling complex topics into easily digestible content, headlining key points
• Design, modeling and simulation, physical prototyping
• Circuit design aptitude - the ability to translate requirements into circuit designs/specifications
• Modeling and simulation experience both in the circuit domain as well as free space
• Proficiency with Comsol/Ansys/HFSS/CST or other similar packages, both in the context of creating new designs as well as debugging issues
• Demonstrated initiative in going beyond assigned tasks on own agency
• History of applying critical thinking to address design challenges
• Ability to plan, execute, analyze, and document individual scientific studies
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data using statistical methods

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 14 years work experience in Electrical Engineering.

At Gener8, we envision a world where innovation moves at the speed of imagination, allowing technology pioneers to bridge the gap between idea and solution. A world where the innovations of today provide the foundation for future innovation, fostering new breakthroughs, bigger ideas, and a better future for humankind.

Message to applicants:

The salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. locations, not including benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. hiring location.

CompanyBenefits:

Health, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k); Life insurance; STD, LTD; Flexible spending account, Health savings account; Paid time off; Employee discounts, Referral program.