Electrical Hardware Engineer

Title: Electrical Hardware EngineerLocation: Burlington, MA (onsite)Type: Contract w2Duration: 12+ MonthsPay Rate: $50/hr – $58/hr on W2Shift: 1st ShiftTop SkillsElectrical Design | PCB Development | Altium Designer | Mixed-Signal Circuits | System Integration | Medical Devices | FDA Design Controls | ISO13485Position SummarySeeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and support advanced electro-opto-mechanical medical devices. The role focuses on circuit design, PCB development, system integration, verification, validation, and compliance within FDA-regulated and ISO13485 environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic circuits.Perform schematic capture, multi-layer PCB layout, board bring-up, testing, and debugging.Conduct circuit simulations, signal integrity, power integrity, EMC/EMI, thermal, and reliability analyses.Develop electrical wiring diagrams and integrate sensors, motors, displays, power supplies, and communication interfaces.Manage PCB design environments, component libraries, configuration management, and revision control.Support prototype builds, root-cause analysis, hardware troubleshooting, and system integration.Define and execute verification and validation protocols.Generate technical documentation, design records, and test reports.Support ECOs, CAPA investigations, manufacturing issues, and component obsolescence management.Ensure compliance with FDA design controls, ISO13485, IEC 60601-1, and IEC 60601-1-2 standards.Required QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.5+ years of electrical engineering experience.Strong experience in analog, digital, mixed-signal, power electronics, and PCB design.Hands-on experience with Altium Designer, PSpice, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, Allegro PCB, and ORCAD.Experience with signal integrity, power integrity, thermal analysis, and EMC/EMI simulations.Knowledge of I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Wi-Fi, and BLE communication protocols.Experience with motor control circuits, sensor integration, and hardware validation.Familiarity with FDA-regulated product development, QMS, and ISO13485 environments.Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Preferred QualificationsMedical device industry experience.Experience with regulated product development and compliance testing.Hands-on system integration and verification experience. About Trident ConsultingTrident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.