Sr. Electrical Engineer

Primary Function of Position

This is a unique role that requires all areas of engineering: design analysis test failure analysis implementation.  The Vision Systems Electrical Engineer will provide engineering design test and troubleshooting skills for the complex vision systems of Intuitive Surgicals endoscopes and vision processing systems.  This is an opportunity to use design test analysis and data mining skills in new product as well as product in the field.  The successful candidate will have both the technical depth to resolve complex electrical design and manufacturing issues and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to troubleshoot higher level system issues.  A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.

Essential Job Duties

• Work in cross-functional project teams to improve product reliability and manufacturability
• Investigate and determine root causes of both latent and emerging designs
• Work with Failure Analysis teams to determine failures in the field
• Work with New Product teams regarding electrical design of new products
• Work with Supplier Engineering regarding supplier and material continuity
• Work with Manufacturing teams regarding building new product
• Collaborate with software firmware mechanical optical test quality and clinical engineering teams

Qualifications :

Required Experience and Education

• Minimum 8 years experience in electrical design engineering or related fields with a bachelors degree in electrical engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with various communication protocols includes I2C UART and SPI
• Schematic capture is a must (ORCAD or equivalent)
• PCB layout is a nice-to-have
• Experience designing for signal integrity
• Experience with opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical devices is a strong plus
• Experience in the medical industry is a strong plus
• Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design implementation debug verification qualification and transfer to Manufacturing
• Knowledge of scripting language including but not limited to Matlab Python JavaScript 
• Hands-on engineer with the proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Comfortable with setting up experiments selecting and using measurement and test equipment
• Strong understanding of component selection criteria and design for reliability and manufacturability
• Proficient in process development and documentation
• Ability to travel up to 10% time
• Proven experience in a fast paced high transaction environment
• Good presentation skills and comfortable with hosting design reviews
• A real excitement to learn and get to the bottom of tough technical problems
• A passion for creating robust and reliable products

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

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

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. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

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