Key Responsibilities
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Design & Development
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Support existing electro-mechanical product lines including switches, joysticks, trackballs, and keyboards.
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Develop hardware specifications for new and improved switches, joysticks, trackballs, and HMI keyboards tailored for the defense, industrial, commercial, and medical industries, including diagnostic devices, robotics, and automation systems.
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Engineer sealed, IP-rated keyboards for harsh industrial environments and sterilization-compatible designs for medical use.
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Design electro-mechanical assemblies, sensor integration, and electronic circuits using solid electrical theory and experimentation to ensure precision, reliability, and durability.
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Compliance & Safety
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Ensure designs meet medical device standards (ISO 13485, IEC 60601) and industrial safety certifications.
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Implement EMC shielding, biocompatible materials, and IP-rated enclosures for environmental protection.
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Prototyping & Testing
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Build and validate prototypes for high-precision control and operator safety.
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Conduct stress testing, life-cycle analysis, and sterilization validation for medical-grade components.
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Perform environmental testing for industrial keyboards (dust, vibration, temperature extremes).
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Collaboration
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Work closely with clinical engineers, industrial automation teams, and software & firmware developers to ensure seamless integration.
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Coordinate with manufacturing teams for cleanroom assembly and industrial-scale production.
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Innovation & Research
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Explore advanced sensor technologies (e.g., force feedback, optical encoders, Hall effect sensors) for enhanced control accuracy.
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Investigate haptic feedback systems for surgical robotics and fail-safe designs for industrial machinery.
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Develop custom HMI layouts for operator efficiency and touchscreen-keyboard hybrid solutions.
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Documentation
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Maintain detailed design documentation, risk assessments, and compliance reports for regulatory audits.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
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3+ years of experience in hardware design for medical or industrial input devices.
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Proficiency in PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad) and CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
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Knowledge of sensor technologies, signal processing, embedded systems, PCB development, soldering, testing, and manufacturing techniques.
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Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, AS9100, UL, CSA, and industrial safety standards.
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Preferred Skills
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Experience with medical robotics, diagnostic equipment, industrial automation controllers, and HMI keyboards.
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Understanding of sterilization processes, biocompatible materials, and IP-rated enclosures.
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Certifications in medical device compliance and industrial safety are a plus.
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Hands-on experience with product testing, soldering standards.
Soft Skills
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Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated, manufacturing environment.
Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
