JOB TITLE: Senior Electrical Engineer
LOCATION: Hawthorne, NY (on-site)
TYPE: Full time, regular
COMPENSATION: $130,000 - $165,000/yr
Clarapath is a medical robotics company based in Westchester County, NY. Our mission is to transform and modernize laboratory workflows with the goal of improving patient care, decreasing costs, and enhancing the quality and consistency of laboratory processes. SectionStar™ by Clarapath is a ground-breaking electro-mechanical system designed to elevate and automate the workflow in histology laboratories and provide pathologists with the tissue samples they need to make the most accurate diagnoses. Through the use of innovative technology, data, and precision analytics, Clarapath is paving the way for a new era of laboratory medicine.
Role Summary:
The Senior Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in the architecture, design, development, and integration of electrical systems for Clarapath’s advanced electro-mechanical medical device, SectionStar™. This role is responsible for leading PCB design and review, developing wiring and harness schematics, designing robust power and control systems, and supporting embedded hardware components while ensuring seamless integration across mechanical and software subsystems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in hardware electrical design, a strong understanding of embedded systems, and the ability to drive technical decisions from concept through production. We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, mentors junior engineers, and views electrical engineering as a core driver of innovation, reliability, and scalability in medical device development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and validation of electrical systems for complex electro-mechanical medical devices
- Own PCB design and review, including schematic capture, component selection, layout oversight, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Design and document wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, and electrical harnesses
- Develop and support power distribution, control systems, and signal integrity solutions
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, firmware, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless system integration
- Support embedded hardware development and interface with firmware/software teams on requirements and debugging
- Drive electrical design through prototyping, testing, verification, and production release
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues at the system, board, and component levels
- Author and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, test plans, reports, and design history file (DHF) artifacts
- Ensure designs comply with applicable safety, EMC, and regulatory standards for medical devices
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior electrical engineers
- Support supplier selection, vendor communication, and design reviews with external partners
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 7+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering, preferably within medical devices, robotics, or complex electromechanical systems
- Strong expertise in analog and digital circuit design
- Proven experience with PCB design tools and electrical CAD software
- Solid understanding of embedded hardware systems and interfaces (MCUs, sensors, motors, power electronics)
- Experience designing power systems, motor controls, and low-noise signal paths
- Ability to read, create, and review schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment and electrical debugging
- Familiarity with design controls and regulated product development environments
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
- Experience in FDA-regulated medical device development, a plus
- Knowledge of IEC/UL safety standards and EMC compliance testing, a plus
- Experience supporting products from early R&D through manufacturing scale-up, a plus
- Exposure to firmware development or scripting for hardware testing, a plus
Company Offers:
- Competitive salary will be commensurate with experience and education
- Comprehensive benefits package available: (healthcare, vision, dental and life insurances; 401k; PTO and holidays).
- A collaborative and diverse work environment where our teams thrive on solving complex challenges
- Ability to file IP with the company
- Connections with world class researchers and their laboratories
- Collaboration with strategic leaders in healthcare and pharmaceutical world
- A mission driven organization where every team member will be responsible for changing the standards of delivering healthcare
Clarapath is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Clarapath complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
