Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

Nova Biomedical is seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering Department at the Norwood, MA facility. This role will provide continuous improvement and sustaining engineering support for manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting complex electrical and systems issues. The Manufacturing Electrical Engineer will collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Operations, and R&D teams to support existing products, improve manufacturing processes, and help bring new products into the manufacturing environment. Experience within medical device manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and assistance to Production, Quality, and Purchasing departments.
• Test, debug, and improve electro-mechanical components associated with Nova Biomedical instruments.
• Design electro-mechanical fixtures to support production-line improvements.
• Participate in design-failure investigations that may impact risk assessments, hazard analyses, and FMEAs.
• Lead activities related to supply chain support and end-of-life components
• Process engineering change orders for cable and harness drawings, schematics, manuals, procedures, and component changes; update documentation using the company’s change management system.
• Identify and specify required equipment and subsystems to improve new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Software, and Firmware departments to resolve technical issues and support product improvements.
• Create and modify schematics and printed circuit boards using Altium and/or Cadence OrCAD software packages.
• Support regulatory compliance, EMI, and safety testing activities.
• Manage integration of software, firmware, electrical, and mechanical systems, including understanding system components, functions, and cross-functional interactions.
• Support programming activities using tools or languages such as Visual Basic, VBA, C, Python, and serial communications protocols including RS-232, I2C, and SPI, as needed.
• Multi-task effectively in a time-sensitive production environment.
• Work on-site due to the hands-on manufacturing support requirements of the role.

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience recommended.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to quality.
• High proficiency in creating, interpreting, modifying, and evaluating schematics and system diagrams.
• Previous experience with motors, controllers, power supplies, and displays.
• Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve equipment and production-related problems.
• Experience with Altium and/or Cadence OrCAD software preferred.
• Experience supporting software, firmware, electrical, and mechanical system integration preferred.
• Programming experience with Visual Basic, VBA, C, Python, or similar tools is beneficial.
• Experience with serial communications protocols such as RS-232, I2C, and SPI is beneficial.
• Medical device manufacturing experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to [25–50] pounds as required.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, or climb as needed.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (e.g., noise, temperature, equipment).
• Ability to operate tools, machinery, or technical equipment.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: On-site in Norwood, MA

Targeted Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000/year

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

About the Company

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

Explore what’s next with us at novabiomedical.com

EEO Statement:

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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