Varian Medical Systems is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer in Shoreview, Minnesota, to join their dynamic team responsible for developing new medical devices. This role involves architecting and designing critical system components, including electronic circuit boards with embedded processors and RF communications, as well as creating test techniques for amplifiers and high-frequency interconnects. The engineer will collaborate on improving designs based on test results and work closely with external vendors to accelerate product development. Key responsibilities include schematic entry, layout oversight, prototype testing, and transferring designs to production while ensuring compliance with ISO 13845 standards. Ideal candidates have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field, at least five years of experience in electronics design for medical devices, proficiency with Altium Designer, and hands-on prototyping skills. Experience with ablation devices and MRI-compatibility is a plus.
Skills
Altium Designer
Schematic capture
PCB layout
Circuit simulation
Component selection
Patient safety
Power distribution architecture
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
RFID
Spectrum analyzer
High frequency scopes
Test instrumentation
Prototyping
Troubleshooting
Product design documentation
Concept diagrams
Specifications
Requirements
Test plans
V&V reports
ISO 13845
IEC 60601
MRI-compatibility
What you'll do
Architect and design electromechanical systems for medical devices.
Develop electronic circuit boards using embedded processors and RF communications.
Create test techniques for evaluating amplifiers, antennas, and high-frequency interconnects.
Collaborate with vendors and partners to accelerate product development and testing.
Optimize designs based on test results to enhance performance and reliability.
Ensure compliance with ISO 13845 quality management system standards.
Transfer new product designs into production while maintaining safety and quality.
What we're looking for
Minimum 5 years of electronics design and system design for new product development.
Expertise in electrical engineering design tools like Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.
Experience with wireless communications technologies including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RFID.
Proficiency in using high-frequency test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
Hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, debugging, and transferring new product designs to production.
Ability to create clear design documentation including specifications, requirements, and test plans.
Experience working in a collaborative team environment with ISO 13845 quality management system.
Market check
Salary context
This
$131,910–$181,379
range sits above
47%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$126,950–$193,055
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$127,314–$190,250
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Siemens Healthineers
Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company, headquartered in Germany, that provides imaging, diagnostics, and artificial intelligence-driven solutions to healthcare providers.
Siemens Healthineers currently has
26 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$131,910–$181,379
across 23 roles with salary data.
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