Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development
  
  
  
  
  • Support existing electro-mechanical product lines including switches, joysticks, trackballs, and keyboards.
  
  
  • Develop hardware specifications for new and improved switches, joysticks, trackballs, and HMI keyboards tailored for the defense, industrial, commercial, and medical industries, including diagnostic devices, robotics, and automation systems.
  
  
  • Engineer sealed, IP-rated keyboards for harsh industrial environments and sterilization-compatible designs for medical use.
  
  
  • Design electro-mechanical assemblies, sensor integration, and electronic circuits using solid electrical theory and experimentation to ensure precision, reliability, and durability.
  
  
  
  

• Compliance & Safety
  
  
  
  
  • Ensure designs meet medical device standards (ISO 13485, IEC 60601) and industrial safety certifications.
  
  
  • Implement EMC shielding, biocompatible materials, and IP-rated enclosures for environmental protection.
  
  
  
  

• Prototyping & Testing
  
  
  
  
  • Build and validate prototypes for high-precision control and operator safety.
  
  
  • Conduct stress testing, life-cycle analysis, and sterilization validation for medical-grade components.
  
  
  • Perform environmental testing for industrial keyboards (dust, vibration, temperature extremes).
  
  
  
  

• Collaboration
  
  
  
  
  • Work closely with clinical engineers, industrial automation teams, and software & firmware developers to ensure seamless integration.
  
  
  • Coordinate with manufacturing teams for cleanroom assembly and industrial-scale production.
  
  
  
  

• Innovation & Research
  
  
  
  
  • Explore advanced sensor technologies (e.g., force feedback, optical encoders, Hall effect sensors) for enhanced control accuracy.
  
  
  • Investigate haptic feedback systems for surgical robotics and fail-safe designs for industrial machinery.
  
  
  • Develop custom HMI layouts for operator efficiency and touchscreen-keyboard hybrid solutions.
  
  
  
  

• Documentation
  
  
  
  
  • Maintain detailed design documentation, risk assessments, and compliance reports for regulatory audits.
  
  
  
  

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field.


• 3+ years of experience in hardware design for medical or industrial input devices.


• Proficiency in PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad) and CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).


• Knowledge of sensor technologies, signal processing, embedded systems, PCB development, soldering, testing, and manufacturing techniques.


• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, AS9100, UL, CSA, and industrial safety standards.


• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with medical robotics, diagnostic equipment, industrial automation controllers, and HMI keyboards.


• Understanding of sterilization processes, biocompatible materials, and IP-rated enclosures.


• Certifications in medical device compliance and industrial safety are a plus.


• Hands-on experience with product testing, soldering standards.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated, manufacturing environment.