Electrical Engineer

Company Description

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BIOLASE is a global leader in dental laser technology, transforming the field of dentistry through innovative solutions. As a pioneer in medical devices, the company designs, manufactures, and markets cutting-edge laser systems used in a variety of minimally invasive dental procedures. Our team is expanding, and we’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic R&D department. 

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Job Summary 

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We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join our team in Foothill Ranch, CA.  In this role, you will be responsible for systems engineering in both new product development and sustaining engineering activities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in our laser systems and dental imaging products, ensuring we maintain our high standards of quality, reliability, and patient care. 

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The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong independent design capability and hands-on ownership of electrical hardware designs from concept through validation. 

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Responsibilities 

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• Design and develop analog and digital circuits using Cadence OrCAD, Altium Designer, and PADS 
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• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs) 
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• Perform hardware validation, debugging, and board bring-up 
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• Develop wireless systems using BLE, RF4CE, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi 
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• Work with embedded interfaces such as I2C, I2S, SPI, and UART 
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• Program and test 8-bit and 32-bit ARM microcontrollers 
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• Operate lab equipment (oscilloscope, power analyzer, logic analyzer, etc.) for testing and troubleshooting 
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• Write and maintain technical documentation including design specifications and validation protocols 
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• Ensure compliance with FDA and medical device regulatory standards 
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Qualifications 

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• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline 
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• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in analog and digital hardware design, development, and testing 
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• Strong experience developing with 8-bit microcontrollers and ARM-based 32-bit microcontrollers 
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• Proficient in industry-standard design tools including Cadence OrCAD, PADS, and Altium Designer 
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• Practical experience working with solid-state and diode laser systems 
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• Strong understanding of wireless communication protocols such as BLE, RF4CE, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi 
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• Solid knowledge of embedded communication interfaces including I2C, I2S, SPI, and UART 
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• Strong experience with capacitor-charge high-voltage power supplies 
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• Hands-on experience with high-power diode laser driver design and testing 
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• Excellent technical documentation and verbal communication skills 
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• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage projects, and meet deadlines 
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• Experience with medical device design and regulatory environments is a plus
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• Please note: This role requires flexibility and availability to work additional hours based on company needs, as well as the ability to travel to the Corona location up to 10% of the time for company needs or team meetings.
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