Principal Electrical & Firmware Engineer

Principal Electrical & Technical Engineer

On-Site Role in Port Matilda (State College Area), Pennsylvania

Who We Are

At Drucker Diagnostics (DDx), we believe healthier outcomes begin with confidence in every test result and that every connection matters. We are proud to be the leading manufacturer of high-quality benchtop centrifuges that empower laboratories and clinics worldwide. Our work supports vital healthcare efforts every day, and it starts with the skill and dedication of our team members who build precision, reliability, and care into every product.

Our Engineering and Product Development Teams play a vital role in that mission by designing the hardware, firmware, and software that deliver precision and reliability, ultimately helping us deliver products that Make People Safer, Healthier, and More Productive.

Your Mission

The Principal Electrical and Firmware Engineer leads the design, development, and support of electrical hardware, firmware, and software for Drucker Diagnostics products, from concept through release to production and downstream support. Success in this position will come from a deep and intimate understanding of the hardware and firmware base for Drucker Diagnostics current products and the ability to innovate and develop new concepts and designs as we continue to Build Something Truly Remarkable.

What You’ll Do – Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Hardware and Electrical Design: Own the design, development, and obsolescence management of printed circuit boards, motors, actuators, power supplies, cables, wiring, and other electrical components.
• Create and manage schematics, PCB design files, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and alternate source plans.
• Develop reliability, verification, and conformance test plans, including electrical safety, EMI, and RoHS requirements.
• Follow hardware design controls required by regulatory standards and the quality system.
• Lead cost reduction and product improvement efforts.
• Firmware and Software Development: Lead planning, design, coding, testing, and support of software for embedded devices.
• Analyze and disposition device software issues, and correct deficiencies.
• Oversee software source control and revision management, and improve software documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Keep systems relevant to changing technologies and innovate products and capabilities.
• Systems Engineering and Product Development: Perform systems engineering across disciplines, including requirements, risk identification, configuration management, verification and validation, and design reviews.
• Gather voice-of-customer input from all functional departments to define technical and product needs.
• Lead failure analysis, change management, technical manuals, and support for service centers.
• Define projects and statements of work for hardware-related initiatives.
• Manufacturing and Supply Chain Support: Support assembly with troubleshooting guidance, test plans, fixtures, and input to assembly instructions.
• Partner with Operations on DFM/DFA, supplier selection, and obsolescence resolution.
• Support MRB, inspection requirements, and qualification testing for PCBAs and electrical components.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Skills and Competencies: In depth knowledge of electronics and electrical systems, including circuit boards, processors, and embedded systems.
• Strong C/C++ and object-oriented programming skills, with experience debugging and testing embedded and desktop/server systems.
• Experience with design controls in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
• Ability to read engineering prints and manufacturer technical references.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with timely decisions even with imperfect information.
• Build trust and collaboration, with a bias for action and a strong focus on the customer.
• Communicates clearly and persuasively and can lead change with a clear roadmap.
• Works toward goals with limited supervision and accepts feedback readily.
• Success Measures: On time, quality delivery of hardware, firmware, and software releases through design controls.
• Reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance of designs, including EMI, electrical safety, and RoHS.
• Effective obsolescence management, cost reduction, and manufacturing support.
• Growth of team capability through coaching and mentoring.
• Progress against the succession development plan and readiness for the Director role.
• Desired Education and Experience: BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in medical device or another regulated industry.
• Prior technical leadership or team direction experience preferred.
• Alternate education and experience may be considered based on the individual candidate.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Altium, OrCAD, or similar schematic and CAD software.
• Proficiency with IDEs, compilers, and platform operating systems on Windows and Linux.
• Proficiency with PC based test equipment and software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Physical and Work Environment Requirements: Highly safety-conscious.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
• Office and manufacturing environment. Remote eligible as appropriate.
• Supervisory Requirements: Not applicable at this time.
• Travel Requirements: Travel as needed between Drucker Diagnostics facilities.
• Infrequent additional travel as needed.