Senior Electronics Engineer – Limerick
Salary: Very Competitive + API Bonus Scheme
Location: Limerick (4 days onsite)
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Role
A leading company in medical technology is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join its team in Limerick. You will play a key role in designing cutting-edge surgical devices and pumps for end-of-life care. This is a critical hire, with the opportunity to lead two Junior Engineers and contribute to high-impact projects from concept to implementation.
If you are passionate about analog and digital circuit design and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, this role is for you. Medical device experience is not required, and the company is open to candidates from diverse industries.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in new and existing product development from concept through implementation.
- Drive circuit-level design — architecture planning, component selection, schematic entry, board bring-up, and integration of PCB and cable assemblies.
- Conduct EMC testing, including:
- Immunity, Capacitive Voltage Emissions, Current Probe Emissions
- ESD, Transient, and Radiated Emissions Testing
- Design and troubleshoot cable harnesses, power management systems, and 3-phase AC circuits.
- Design and validate AC/DC and DC/DC converters for regulated applications.
- Develop embedded firmware using communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN.
- Interface with sensors, motor drivers, and other hardware peripherals.
- Create electrical drawings using SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, or AutoCAD Electrical.
- Support project teams through all product lifecycle phases, ensuring design quality, compliance, and delivery within schedule and budget.
- Evaluate designs against UL, IEC, FDA, and CE/EMC requirements.
- Apply FMEA and root cause analysis tools to identify and document system or component failures.
- Generate and maintain design documentation, including specifications, test protocols, and reports.
- Conduct technical design reviews to ensure design integrity and product safety.
- Develop and implement test procedures to verify operation and compliance with international standards.
About You
- Degree: Level 8 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience: 5+ years in electronics hardware design, testing, and integration.
- Technical Expertise:
- Digital and analog circuit design — microprocessors, analog analysis, simulation, and modular systems.
- PCB design and integration, schematic capture, and layout tools.
- Power systems: AC/DC, DC/DC converters, 3-phase AC.
- EMC testing: Immunity, Emissions, ESD, Transient, Radiated.
- Embedded firmware: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN.
- Hardware interfacing: Sensors, motor drivers, communication modules.
- Electrical CAD tools: SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical.
- Compliance knowledge: UL, IEC, FDA, CE/EMC.
Engineering Processes & Tools
- Design lifecycle management and documentation.
- FMEA and root cause analysis.
- Test protocol development, execution, and reporting.
- LabVIEW, circuit simulation, and board-level testing.
Why Join?
- Very competitive salary with an API bonus scheme.
- Work with a leading company driving healthcare innovation.
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension, and 24 days holiday.
- Opportunity to lead a team and drive technical excellence.
- Visa sponsorship available for candidates already in Ireland; overseas candidates considered (potential sign-on bonus, but no relocation package).
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future of medical technology.
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