MedTech Catapult Is a National Initiative To Accelerate The Productisation And Commercialisation Of High-value MedTech Products And To Strengthen Singapore's MedTech Innovation Ecosystem. The Senior Engineer Will Be Expected To
Define and lead the design of electrical modules/subsystems within a larger medical device system (e.g., power, sensing, wireless, MCU subsystems)
Contribute to overall electrical system architecture and ensure proper integration between modules
Develop electrical requirements for system and subsystem levels
Design schematics and guide/perform PCB layout using tools such as Altium
Perform circuit simulations (e.g., worst-case analysis, tolerance analysis) as needed
Conduct schematic/layout design reviews and Gerber checks prior to release
Develop and execute electrical test plans
Build prototypes and test platforms to verify module and system performance
Perform electrical performance, functional, and reliability testing (e.g., environmental, thermal)
Estimate and validate battery life and optimize low-power performance
Participate in design risk analysis (e.g., DFMEA)
Collaborate with firmware engineers to define and develop test modes / diagnostic interfaces for validation and compliance testing
Support system integration and system-level testing
Support EMC and electrical safety testing (in-house and with external test labs)
Interface with external partners (design houses, PCB vendors, test labs) to communicate requirements and review results
Generate and manage BOM with cost considerations
Prepare, review, and maintain design documentation (schematics, test reports, DHF) in compliance with quality systems such as ISO 13485
Support product development lifecycle activities, including design transfer and production
Support technical feasibility studies for new product development projects, including evaluation of electrical architecture, key component selection, and preliminary risk and performance assessment.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical/embedded hardware design
Demonstrated ability to lead the design and development of electrical modules/subsystems, with understanding of system-level integration
Strong foundation in embedded system design, including analog and digital circuits
Experience designing battery-powered and low-power devices, including ability to estimate and validate battery life
Experience integrating wireless technologies (e.g., BLE, cellular, Wi-Fi modules) at system or module level
Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium or equivalent); PCB layout experience is an advantage
Ability to develop and execute electrical test plans, perform validation, and analyze results independently
Experience using standard electrical lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscope, DMM, signal generator)
Familiarity with sensors and signal acquisition used in embedded or medical devices
Working knowledge of EMC and electrical safety considerations (e.g., IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2), with ability to support testing activities
Experience working within a structured development process or quality system (e.g., ISO 13485), including documentation and traceability
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with firmware and system engineers, including defining requirements for test modes or diagnostics
Good problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and design trade-offs
Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills.
Good To Have
At least 3 years of experience in medical device development or other regulated industries
Experience with RF/antenna selection, layout considerations, and basic impedance matching
Exposure to EMC or regulatory testing and working with external test labs
Familiarity with embedded platforms (e.g., Arduino, ESP32, Nordic, Raspberry Pi)
Experience supporting design reviews, DFMEA, or risk management activities
Ability or interest to mentor junior engineers and grow into broader system ownership