Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Staff Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in developing and sustaining innovative medical technologies. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing and new medical devices, ensuring product reliability, manufacturability, and compliance with regulatory standards.

In collaboration with a tightly knit, innovative, and dynamic R&D team, you can see your work come to life as it is manufactured on-site and used in our clinic! Working within a diverse range of engineering disciplines including laser physics, power and digital electronics, mechanics, software, and biomedicine, you will have a direct impact on future Cutera devices and thereby influence the future of dermatology.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead electronics projects within the Sustaining Engineering team, focusing on new features, quality improvements, cost reductions, and risk mitigation (e.g., supply chain issues, component obsolescence).
• Participate in the full product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) to end-of-life planning, ensuring compliance with Class II medical device documentation requirements.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) in new product designs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, support product launches, and transition manufacturing activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis of technical issues and develop corrective actions for products and processes at contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Support the production line by resolving issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop clear and effective work instructions for production processes.
• Participate in regulatory compliance testing to ensure adherence to industry standards.
• Plan and execute End-of-Life (EOL) strategies for major electrical components in existing products.
• Identify, qualify, and integrate alternative components into existing designs.
• Develop hardware improvements to enhance product reliability and performance.
• Implement process improvements for design and manufacturing efficiency.
• Create and update board designs and product assemblies.
• Define and execute test plans to validate product performance.
• Generate and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Develop expertise in product domain and contribute to knowledge sharing across the company.
• Support Service Depot repairs and maintain service spare inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in related roles, with expertise in troubleshooting electro-optical and electromechanical systems.
• Strong proficiency in analog and digital circuit design, including system- and board-level debugging and testing.
• Solid understanding of PCBA design, manufacturing processes, and test equipment.
• Experience with ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams (electrical, mechanical, optical, biomedical, and software engineers).

Additional Information

Compensation:

Cutera expects to reasonably pay in the range listed below for this position based on the city and state listed in the job posting. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, and candidate residence if the position is remote or field-based.

Base salary range: $150,000 - $175,000

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you are ready to become part of our spectacular, growing, and FUN company, then apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Applicants responding to this posting must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Competitive salary, benefits, ESPP and stock options. Cutera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.