Principal Electronics Engineer

ABOUT ORGANOX:

OrganOx is a commercial stage organ technology company dedicated to developing technologies to improve outcomes for patients with acute or chronic organ failure. The company was established as a spin out of the University of Oxford in 2008 and is now part of the Terumo Group. OrganOx is a pioneer in normothermic machine perfusion (NMP).  It's flagship platform, the metra®, is available for use in the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Australia. It has been utilized in over 7,000 liver transplants to date to keep donor livers in a metabolically active state outside the body enabling longer preservation times and functional assessment of the organ prior to transplant, leading to an increased number of organs available for transplant. Founded in 1921, Terumo Corporation (TSE:4543) strives to fulfil its mission of “Contributing to Society through Healthcare” by providing a comprehensive range of solutions in the fields of therapeutic procedures, hospital operations, and life sciences in more than 160 countries and regions.

Position Summary

The Principal Electronics Engineer will be the technical lead for electronics design across current and next-generation OrganOx products, ensuring designs meet stringent medical device standards. This role will combine hands-on design, technical leadership, and mentoring of junior engineers, with responsibility for delivering robust, compliant, and innovative electronic solutions.

This is an on-site role in Oxford with flexibility, enabling close collaboration with cross-functional engineering, quality, and regulatory teams.

Major Responsibilities

Under direction from the Director, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, the Principal Electronics Engineer will be responsible for:

• Leading the design, development, and verification of electronic systems for Class III medical devices.
• Defining electronic architecture and component selection to meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements (IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971).
• Reviewing and approving schematics, PCB layouts, and technical documentation.
• Supporting system-level architecture decisions, particularly in relation to embedded hardware/software integration.
• Conducting and overseeing design verification and validation activities, including EMC testing, safety testing, and reliability analysis.
• Acting as a subject matter expert in design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for testability (DFT).
• Working closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure quality and compliance of electronic assemblies.
• Mentoring and supporting the growth of junior electronics engineers.
• Adhering to the letter and spirit of OrganOx’s Code of Conduct and all other company policies.

Skills & Experience

• Significant relevant electronics engineering experience, preferably in medical devices or other regulated industries.
• Extensive experience in electronics design for safety-critical or regulated products (medical device experience strongly preferred).
• Strong background in both analogue and digital circuit design.
• Proven track record of designing to IEC 60601 and other relevant safety standards.
• Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer) and version control systems.
• Knowledge of power electronics, motor control, and communication protocols (CAN, RS485, Ethernet).
• Experience in EMC/EMI mitigation techniques and testing.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment and lead technical discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to travel up to 10% internationally.

At OrganOx, we value innovation, evidence, integrity, teamwork, respect, and passion. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans. We support work-life balance and provide opportunities for ongoing professional development.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation race, or any other characteristics protected by law.