Caladan Bio · 4 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expCaladan Bio is building the next generation of biomanufacturing technology. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical development of their biomanufacturing platform, taking ownership from prototypes through production and ensuring hardware reliability.
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Responsibilities
Build and ship electrical systems for Caladan’s bioreactor platform, taking designs from early prototypes all the way through manufacturing
Design, bring up, validate, and iterate on PCB design, schematics, and layout
Own the electrical side of NPI, driving execution across sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and contract partners. Manage BOMs and supplier relationships, keeping designs aligned with performance, cost, and availability
Establish scalable engineering processes for testing, manufacturing, documentation, and quality, improving yield and reliability as we grow
Develop and deploy test fixtures and automation, enabling fast debugging and consistent production testing
Lead EMC/EMI planning and compliance, ensuring products pass and stay compliant through revisions
Own the electrical schedule, milestone planning, and cross-team coordination for hardware programs. Collaborate with other engineers and help raise the bar on electrical design and manufacturing excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of electrical engineering experience
Deep experience with schematic capture and PCB design, from first prototypes through production
Strong background in embedded systems, control systems, and sensor integration
Experience taking products into low- to medium-volume production, with an understanding of what it takes to scale
Direct experience working with manufacturers and contract manufacturers, including design handoff and production support
Working knowledge of DFMA, ECN workflows, and manufacturing-quality documentation
Hands-on experience designing and deploying test fixtures to support validation and manufacturing
Demonstrated technical leadership and project ownership, driving cross-functional execution in fast-moving environments
Must be able to work on-site full-time in Brooklyn (DUMBO)
This role may include travel to China to work alongside overseas team members in manufacturing
Proficiency with Altium/KiCad (or equivalent) for schematic capture and PCB layout
Embedded and scripting development skills for prototyping and testing
Strong prototyping, debugging, and measurement skills
Working knowledge of Python and C/C++
Preferred
Experience with automated test development and scripting (Python preferred)
Familiarity with ERP systems and lean document management workflows
Background in sensor integration for biological systems or other precise measurement
Exposure to laboratory instrumentation, bioprocess equipment, or industrial automation systems
Prior experience acting as a technical lead or senior individual contributor on hardware programs
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Company
Caladan Bio
Caladan Bio specializes in next-generation bioreactors, offering modular, affordable, and cutting-edge solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$5.1MKey Investors
Twelve Below
2024-02-13Seed· $5.1M
Leadership Team
M
Michael Kobida
CEO & Co-Founder
R
Rob Jauquet
CTO & Co-Founder
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