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Compliance & SafetyEnsure designs meet medical device standards (ISO 13485, IEC 60601) and industrial safety certifications.Implement EMC shielding, biocompatible materials, and IP-rated enclosures for environmental protection. Prototyping & TestingBuild and validate prototypes for high-precision control and operator safety.Conduct stress testing, life-cycle analysis, and sterilization validation for medical-grade components.Perform environmental testing for industrial keyboards (dust, vibration, temperature extremes). CollaborationWork closely with clinical engineers, industrial automation teams, and software & firmware developers to ensure seamless integration.Coordinate with manufacturing teams for cleanroom assembly and industrial-scale production. Innovation & ResearchExplore advanced sensor technologies (e.g., force feedback, optical encoders, Hall effect sensors) for enhanced control accuracy.Investigate haptic feedback systems for surgical robotics and fail-safe designs for industrial machinery.Develop custom HMI layouts for operator efficiency and touchscreen-keyboard hybrid solutions. DocumentationMaintain detailed design documentation, risk assessments, and compliance reports for regulatory audits.","company":"Electroswitch","rawCompany":"electroswitch","city":"Raleigh","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T19:13:42.196Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"334118","title":"Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"computer-terminal-and-other-computer-peripheral-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Hardware Development Engineer","description":"Key Responsibilities Design & DevelopmentSupport existing electro-mechanical product lines including switches, joysticks, trackballs, and keyboards.Develop hardware specifications for new and improved switches, joysticks, trackballs, and HMI keyboards tailored for the defense, industrial, commercial, and medical industries, including diagnostic devices, robotics, and automation systems.Engineer sealed, IP-rated keyboards for harsh industrial environments and sterilization-compatible designs for medical use.Design electro-mechanical assemblies, sensor integration, and electronic circuits using solid electrical theory and experimentation to ensure precision, reliability, and durability. 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