Lead Electrical Engineer I

Lead Electrical Engineer I

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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Responsibilities

The Lead Electrical Engineer I is responsible for designing, developing, and troubleshooting modules for laboratory medical device new product development. The incumbent practices best design practices and follows quality processes defined during development.

This position reports to the Head of Life Cycle Management & Group Manager and is part of the R&D Hardware/Systems Development team located in Bengaluru – BDC and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead design and validation of high-density, multi-layer PCBs with analog/digital/mixed-signal circuits.
• Architect power management, signal conditioning, and microcontroller-based subsystems.
• Own hardware development from concept to release, including design verification and risk mitigation.
• Ensure designs meet IEC 60601, ISO 13485, and FDA Class I/II device requirements.
• Coordinate external testing (EMC, safety) and manage design updates based on test outcomes.

Essential Requirements

B.E./B. Tech and M.E./M. Tech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. 7+ years of experience in medical or industrial-grade PCB hardware development. Deep understanding of EMI/EMC standards, IEC/FDA medical device regulations. And come up with EMI EMC mitigation strategies. Proficient in PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, PADS) and simulation software. Experience in product lifecycle management and documentation for regulatory submissions with excellent troubleshooting, communication, and team leadership skills.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience in medical device design & development with advanced certification in Electrical CAD tools is a plus
• Experience in IVD instrumentation, such as clinical chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, urinalysis, molecular microbiology or flow cytometry systems is a plus
• Exposure to medical device design processes and quality systems. Exposure to BOM & PCB Manufacturing techniques and Strong PCB Vendor communication skills

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.