Director of Electrical, Systems Engineering - Newburyport, MA

Michael Page International

Newburyport, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$200,000–$250,000 Per Year

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Alliance/Partner Management, Analog Circuit Design, Budget Management, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Manufacturing, Corrective Action, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Documentation, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electromechanical Systems, Electromechanics, Embedded Systems, Healthcare, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Medical Equipment, Medical Organizations, Medical Protocols, Mentoring, Performance Management, Power Management, Process Control Engineering, Product Development, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Prototyping, Quality Assurance Methodology, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Root Cause Analysis, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Test Design, Test Fixtures, Test Lab, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, Validation Testing

LOCATION

Newburyport, MA

POSTED

1 day ago

The Director of Electrical and Systems Engineering position is a senior engineering leadership role responsible for shaping the electrical and systems architecture of advanced medical devices from concept through commercialization. You will combine hands‑on technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver robust, compliant and scalable solutions. Client DetailsMy client is a medical technology organization operating at the forefront of complex electromechanical medical device innovation. With a strong mission‑led culture, the business is focused on developing highly reliable, regulated systems that expand access to life‑saving therapies, while fostering a collaborative, engineering‑led environment where technical excellence and continuous improvement are central to success.Description Lead the electrical and systems engineering strategy across new product development and existing product lines. Own electrical architecture, detailed design, integration and verification for complex electromechanical medical devices. Provide technical leadership to internal teams and external design partners, ensuring alignment with project, quality and regulatory requirements. Drive hands‑on development activities including prototyping, testing, design reviews and design transfer to manufacturing. Establish design requirements, specifications and documentation packages including DFMEA, test protocols and release documentation. Define and execute verification and validation strategies using internal resources and third‑party test laboratories. Support manufacturing through development of test methods, fixtures and process controls, and by managing contract manufacturing partners. Investigate field and quality issues, determine root cause and implement effective corrective actions. Set departmental objectives, manage budgets, project plans and schedules, and ensure delivery against business goals. Recruit, mentor and develop senior‑level engineers, supporting performance management and long‑term capability building. Profile Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's level).Extensive experience designing and delivering electrical systems for regulated medical devices.Proven leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams within an R&D environment. Strong knowledge of medical device standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g. IEC 60601). Demonstrated capability across digital and analogue design, power management, battery systems and embedded electromechanical platforms.Experience leading complex projects from early concept through verification, manufacturing support and commercial release.Confident communicator able to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and external partners.Hands‑on, proactive leader who balances strategic thinking with practical execution Job Offer Senior leadership role with significant technical and strategic influence.Competitive base salary with bonus and equity potential. Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement savings and paid time off. Opportunity to work on genuinely meaningful technology with a clear patient impact.Long‑term career growth within a rapidly scaling, innovation‑focused organization.Collaborative, engineering‑led culture with investment in tools, training and professional development. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

About the Company

Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

WEBSITE

https://www.michaelpage.ca/

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