Manager, Electrical Engineering

The Manager, Electrical Engineering will lead and develop a team of electrical engineers responsible for the design, development, verification, and lifecycle support of active implantable medical devices (AIMDs). Reporting to the Director, Product Development, Implantables, this role is accountable for delivering robust electrical hardware solutions that meet clinical performance objectives, safety requirements, quality standards, and global regulatory expectations while driving technical innovation and engineering excellence.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Leadership & Management
  
  
  
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers supporting active implantable medical devices.
  • Allocate resources, set priorities, and manage workload to achieve project timelines and business objectives.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, technical rigor, collaboration, and quality compliance.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development opportunities to engineering staff.
  • Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop talent.
  • Strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving skills.
  
  
  
  

• Technical Ownership and Oversight
  
  
  
  • Guide the architecture, design, development, and integration of complex electrical hardware systems for new and existing products.
  • Contribute to the definition of system-level electrical requirements and ensure effective translation into subsystem and hardware requirements.
  • Leading analog and digital circuit design, low-power electronics, implantable device architectures, power distribution, signal integrity, and embedded hardware integration.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable standards including IEC 60601, ISO 14708, ISO 14971, and other relevant medical device requirements.
  • Collaborate with all functions within R&D and across the organization, including clinical experts, to ensure holistic product performance.
  • Serve as a key technical resource for EMC, electrical safety testing, and compliance activities.
  
  
  
  

• Project & Process Management
  
  
  
  • Support product lifecycle management 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.
  • Champion design control processes in accordance with FDA requirements and applicable global regulations.
  • Coordinate with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Clinical teams to ensure successful product development and regulatory submissions.
  
  
  
  

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  
  
  
  • Drive adoption of best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and engineering process maturity within the Electrical Engineering function.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, platform reuse opportunities, and scalable design approaches to enhance product performance and patient outcomes.
  • Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware issues throughout development and sustaining phases.
  • Support generation of intellectual property aligned with departmental and organizational strategies.
  
  
  
  
• 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.
  • 8+ years of engineering experience.
  • 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Proven track record developing safety-critical, implantable, or Class III medical devices.
  • Strong knowledge of embedded systems and safety-critical software.
  
  
  
  
• Technical Skills
  
  
  
  • Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, embedded hardware, EMC, electrical safety, and verification testing.
  • Familiarity with IEC 60601, ISO 14708, ISO 14971, and other applicable medical device standards.
  • Ability to lead complex technical programs and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
    
    

    
    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 $116,734 - $175,101. 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.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

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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.

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