Principal Electrical Engineer, R & D (Hybrid)

Position Overview:
Insulet provides a fast paced and energetic work environment, where team members develop innovative, customer-focused drug delivery products aimed at meaningfully improving quality of life for those afflicted with chronic diseases.
We seek an engaged thinker with exceptional communication skills who can independently pursue a variety of tasks as part of an interdisciplinary team. This team member will serve as an individual contributor on the R&D team, focused on the design, development, and test of the electronics in low power RF-controlled wearable medical devices for infusion pump systems. Execution to schedule with high quality deliverables is key to success.
 

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical leadership in the design and development of high-volume, low-power embedded electronics and electromechanical systems
• Frequently contributes to the development of new theories, methods, and intellectual property; employs extensive expertise as a generalist or specialist
• Develops and reviews complex schematics and PCB layouts, ensuring compliance with design standards
• Perform and oversee advanced testing and troubleshooting of electronic circuits, resolving EMI/EMC issues
• Lead the implementation of design controls, including risk management (DFMEA), requirements, and test plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are optimized for high-volume production
• Lead and mentor junior engineers in best practices including design for manufacture and design for test of a high-volume product
• Contributes to deploying and improving Insulet's application of relevant engineering tools
• Creates and meets schedules for complex projects with cross-functional dependencies
• Defines requirements for electronic systems, subsystems and components
• Performs other duties as required

 

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Distinguished circuit analysis capabilities including in-depth knowledge in several specialized areas (Analog, Digital, RF, etc) including in-depth simulation (Monte-Carlo, etc)
• Experience level Analog, digital, and mixed signal circuit analysis Strong foundation in engineering principals and problem solving
• Innovates using advanced principles of electronic systems
• System-level design for electronics (EMC, ESD, power, RF, software necessities)
• Innovates using principles of electronics (development of IP)
• Methodical, risk-based approach for running engineering experiments in a lab environments
• Proficiency in CAD software tools schematics and layout (OrCAD, or Altium preferred)
• Proficiency developing test protocols and test report generation
• Experience in the development of new theories, methods, and intellectual property
• Advanced knowledge of test equipment specification (specialized probing techniques, capabilities, understanding of esoteric parameters)
• Experience and knowledge on how to run engineering experiments in a lab environment
• Experience in Design for manufacturability / testability
• Experience with Test equipment operation (Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Signal Generators)
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Advanced knowledge of other relevant engineering tools (MathCAD, Matlab, LabView)
• Expertise in low-power embedded systems and electromechanical components Bluetooth Low Energy design and test techniques preferred
• Experience with test protocol and report development, including knowledge of how to run engineering experiments in a lab environment
• Highly ethical, responsible, and independent; demonstrates acceptance of responsibility and shows pride in work performed
• Self-starter, detail oriented, and effective verbal/written communicator
• Demonstrates flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Education and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, or PhD and 8+ years of relevant experience

Physical Requirements (if applicable):
• None

• The position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements, and requires on-site work at our Acton, Massachusetts headquarters at least 3 days per week.

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Additional Information:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $158,400.00 - $237,600.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.