Staff Electrical Engineer

Primary Function of Position
Work with the broader Da Vinci SP team to develop solutions for incorporating new technology
new capabilities and performance improvements into the Da Vinci SP system.
Essential Job Duties
Represent Electrical Engineering on cross-functional project teams that design and
develop next generation products for robotic surgery
o Work with cross functional teams to develop both high and low level design
requirements for the Da Vinci SP system
o Develop implement test and document design solutions
o Work with the NPI team to transition designs to production
o Create Design History File documentation as required by the companys quality
system and FDA regulations
o Provide engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues

Provide technical support to other company stakeholders on
electronics and robotic surgical technology
Support quality and regulatory processes

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience
A minimum of 10 years of experience in designing embedded systems
Proven experience in a fast paced high transaction environment developing complex
embedded and FPGA based systems that integrate digital technologies and analog
sensors and circuitry
o Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team is critical
o A real excitement to learn and get to the bottom of tough technical problems
o A passion for creating robust and reliable products
o Hands-on engineer with proven ability to characterize the behavior of complex
electronic systems and troubleshoot problems or improve performance
o Experience designing digital circuitry operating in the GHz range
o Understanding of component selection criteria and design for safety reliability
and manufacturability
o Design for EMC compliance and troubleshooting/testing
Proficiency in using schematic capture software layout tools and electronic testing
equipment such as oscilloscopes and power supplies.
Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design
implementation debug verification qualification and transfer to Manufacturing
o Understanding of the importance of clear and effective documentation in a highly
regulated design environment
o Understanding of the concepts of design input design output traceability and
risk analysis
Ability to communicate effectively (written oral) across all levels and organizations and to
effectively communicate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
Knowledge of Python and Matlab preferred

Required Education and Training (As applicable - Specific education
and training that an individual must possess in order to successfully
perform in job)
BSEE required MSEE preferred
Working Conditions
None
Preferred Skills and Experience (As applicable - Specific skills knowledge and experience that
are not required to perform the job but are desirable to have)
Experience with the complete product lifecycle from concept to volume production
strongly preferred
Experience working with FDA and international requirements for developing medical
device products
Understanding of IEC 60601-1 family of standards
Experience with motion control or feedback control systems
Experience with signal integrity in a mixed signal/power environment

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

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Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

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Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time