Electrical Engineer I

Dräger is a company guided by the principle of 'Technology for Life', and they are seeking an Electrical Engineer I for their R&D department. This role involves designing, implementing, and testing electronic circuits for patient monitoring applications, ensuring compliance with product specifications and quality standards. Responsibilities Participate in the translation of technical system requirements for new (or existing) patient monitoring products into relevant sub-system architectures and high level designs. Support the documentation of the sub-system architecture and support trade studies with the product development group Implement the sub-system level architecture in the form of circuit designs which are responsive to the sub-system level requirements including product cost targets. Responsible for schematic capture, circuit simulations, and PCB layout. Document the design fully in the form of a hardware design theory of operation document including a programmer’s reference guide for software developers (if applicable) Participates in detailed design reviews of the hardware design in accordance with SOPs Work with the design team to validate the design thru formal design validation testing (DVT) activities including margin testing, low level signal integrity testing, and preliminary EMI / EMC testing. Document the results of the DVT Generate verification protocols, perform the performance of verification tests and write or approve the content of verification reports. Support the documentation activities needed to meet internal and external requirements, specifications and standards. Test within corporate, approval agency, and notified body guidelines Develop a production test specification document which details all of the manufacturing process steps required to fabricate, assemble and test the circuit design for volume production at a contract manufacturer. Support the design transfer activities for volume production to ensure accurate manufacturing databases are released in the appropriate MRP systems Ensure process discipline and produce results on schedule Skills BS Degree (Electrical Engineering or a related field) Solid technical depth to first principals of electrical engineering topics including analog and digital design, power conversion technologies, and communication technologies as may be obtained by a BS EE degree or equivalent experience obtained on the job Design expertise using modern printed circuit board development platforms including Altium, Mentor or Cadence design flows Skills required to modify and use an IDE (integrated development environment) to tailor C programs for low level test / characterization of embedded system is a plus Ability to work together with others and in a team atmosphere; while displaying civility, cordiality, friendliness, empathy, etc Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying amounts of individual responsibilities, conflict resolution, redirected priorities, etc Ability to travel nationally / internationally, up to 10-20% of the time Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life, short- and long-term disability coverage 401(k) with company match Over 4 weeks of paid time off, plus holidays and parental leave Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program Select locations also offer free parking, an on-site gym, cafeteria, and game room. Company Overview Dräger is a platform that specializes in the fields of medical and safety technology. It was founded in 1889, and is headquartered in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, DEU, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Dräger has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2025, 15 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 10 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.