Staff Electronics Design Engineer

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

Intuitive Surgical™, the world leader in surgical robotics, is seeking an electrical engineer to join the product development team. This position will be responsible for creating innovative electronic PC boards with emphasis in motor control and power circuits, but also containing communications, processing and other advanced capabilities.

Candidates must be self-motivated, creative, resourceful, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment, and possess good technical breadth and depth.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Own, as Responsible Engineer, a variety of PC boards, especially those that are tightly integrated with robotic mechanics.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines including mechanical and software.
• Work closely with the FPGA programming team to provide full functionality to the circuit design.
• Follow rigorous design control methodology from design specification through design transfer to manufacturing.
• Write detailed design documentation, including specifications and verification plans.
• Perform other electrical engineering duties as needed.

Qualifications

Skill/Job Requirements:

• Minimum BSEE, MSEE preferred.
• Familiarity with a broad range of electronic components and hardware, including analog, power, FPGAs, microcontrollers, memories, logic, signal conditioning, and communication interfaces.
• Experience with schematic capture tools (OrCAD preferred).
• Experience designing PC boards, including actual hands-on board layout (Allegro preferred), bring-up, and debug.
• Experience with analog and/or power designs (such as motor drivers or power supplies) at the schematic and PCB-design level.
• Familiarity with RF and antenna circuitry such as used in RFID and communications (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.).
• Some experience with scripting languages, especially Python and/or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with Verilog or other HDL programming languages.
• Understanding of component selection criteria, including design for reliability and manufacturability.
• Comfort with all phases of the product development life cycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, manufacturing transfer, and maintenance.
• Experience with standard bench test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, protocol analyzers, etc.
• Hands-on engineering abilities with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent communication, specification, and documentation skills.
• Minimum 10 - 12+ years of experience.

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 applicab