Medical Guardian

Hardware Engineer

Medical Guardian

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Pennsylvania

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for PERS, RPM, and senior living hardware devices
  • Provide technical expertise to internal teams, vendors, and partners regarding device functionality, integration, and performance
  • Maintain documentation of hardware specifications, configurations, test results, and performance data
  • Design and execute test plans for new hardware and firmware releases
  • Perform verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with technical, quality, and regulatory standards (UL, FCC, FDA if applicable)
  • Support pilot programs and field trials and ensure devices meet performance expectations before rollout
  • Monitor and analyze device KPIs (failure rates, battery life, connectivity stability, false alarms, repair/replacement rates)
  • Conduct root cause analysis of recurring or high-priority field issues and implement corrective/preventive actions
  • Partner with Operations, Customer Support, and Quality to resolve member-reported issues efficiently
  • Recommend hardware and process improvements based on field data and performance metrics
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to support new device development, testing, and launch readiness
  • Inspect inventory, test returns, and validate corrective actions at Sharon Hill warehouse as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
  • 4+ years of experience in hardware engineering, testing, and support
  • Experience with PERS, medical devices, RPM, or healthcare technology hardware, strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of testing methodologies: Electrical/Power (battery life, load, EMC/EMI); RF/Wireless (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE performance); Functional/System validation (firmware/hardware integration); Environmental & Reliability (thermal, vibration, humidity); Chemical/Biocompatibility testing for medical device
  • Experience with Verification & Validation (V&V) lifecycle, translating requirements into test cases, executing, documenting, and ensuring compliance standards
  • Familiarity with compliance standards (IEC60601, ISO 13485, FDA) and regulatory standards (UL, FCC, CE, FDA Class I/II, ISO 13485)
  • Proficiency in test equipment and diagnostic tools: oscilloscopes, logic/spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, signal generators; JTAG/SWD debuggers, protocol analyzers (USB, I2C, SPI, CAN)
  • Engineering Software proficiency: LabVIEW or Python for test automation, MATLAB/Simulink, CAD/EDA tools (Altium/OrCAD), and test management platforms (Jira/Xray, TestRail)
  • Ability to periodically travel to Sharon Hill, PA warehouse for hands-on support
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future