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Senior Electrical Engineer

QuidelOrtho
$89,000.00 to $115,000.00
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, New York, Rochester
100 Indigo Creek Drive (Show on map)
Mar 20, 2026
The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead and participate in development of simple to moderately-complex electrical subsystems, including robust design, analysis, and engineering testing. May direct others on subsystem team.

This position is in Rochester, NY.

The Responsibilities

  • Leads and participates in structured problem solving root cause investigation for complex electrical problems.

  • Drives product lifecycle support for electrical components and/or assemblies with high criticality and complexity.

  • Leads and participates in design reviews with cross-functional teams.

  • Collaborates with and recommends external partners and suppliers for early feasibility work, prototyping, and production part/assembly qualification.

  • Generates technical documentation, including Design Specifications, BOMs, Work Instructions, etc.

  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

  • Provide technical resources to manufacturing related fixtures located at external suppliers.

The Individual

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5-10 years of experience or Master's degree with 3+ years

  • Must have direct technical experience with implementation of digital and analog circuits, motor driver circuits, and servo controllers.

  • Must have technical background with hands-on experience in following areas: Root Cause Investigation, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Verification and Validation strategies, Engineering Change.

  • Proficient with electrical engineering tools, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and SPICE.

  • Must have strong customer focus to ensure that the experience delivered by the product is consistent with expectations.

  • Results Orientation: Must be capable of making commitments, setting priorities, and delivering results in time and on budget in a highly regulated environment.

  • Situational Adaptability: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future concerns.

  • Develops and maintains effective cross functional relationships and is capable of quickly earning trust and respect.

  • Strong overall written and verbal communication skills, including presentation capability.

  • Must have the ability to travel 10% both domestic and international.

Preferred:

  • Experience with Altium.

  • Experience with EMC/EMI compliance.

  • Experience in FDA regulated environment.

Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners: Operations Leadership, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Service, Marketing, Project Management.

External Partners: Customers and Vendors

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, or warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines. Up to 75% of the time at desk, standing or sitting extended periods of time.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $89,000.00 to $115,000.00 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.

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