Sr Electrical Engineer

Primary Function of Position 

The Advanced Energy team at Intuitive is a multidisciplinary group committed to developing innovative medical devices for robotic platforms, technologies, and programs. We focus on creating groundbreaking technologies that tackle significant challenges and fill gaps in our healthcare system. Our mission is to shape the future of healthcare by developing platforms and ecosystems that enable providers and teams to offer transformative, life-enhancing care. This role offers a thrilling chance to be part of a creative and dynamic team during the early, fast-paced phases of product development. Joining Intuitive Surgical means becoming part of a team that uses technology to improve patient care by enhancing surgical efficiency and reducing surgical invasiveness, always prioritizing patient outcomes.

The individual in this position will report directly to the technical lead of the advanced energy product. They will be tasked with the technical development of advanced energy products at Intuitive, focusing primarily on the electrical design of new generator systems for advanced devices and exploring innovative system concepts for new surgical robotics applications. The ideal candidate should have a hands-on approach, deep technical knowledge in relevant areas, and a proven track record of successful product development projects. They must thrive in a high-energy team setting and be able to make informed decisions under the typical time constraints and uncertainties of new product development.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead schematic capture, PCB layout, and system bring-up for new hardware.
• Provide rapid development and iterative design support for the testing of new technology.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Debug hardware systems and resolve bugs to meet timelines.
• Develop and manage verification and manufacturing test plans.
• Participate in technology explorations and provide insights that influence future product development.

Required Skills and Experience 

• Proficient at schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium, OrCAD and Cadence Allegro CAD/EDA design tools.
• Demonstrated competency in electronics and computer architecture and transitioning products to manufacturing.
• Experienced in signal integrity and EMI/EMC design techniques for PCBA design.
• Ability to drive DFx design activities through hardware development cycles to meet or exceed product performance targets.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience using testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, various probes, frequency response analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, and DMMs; Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment.
• Experience with component selection while interacting with suppliers on critical components. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong team player, able to take initiative, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively as part of a strong hardware team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, interacting with scientists and engineers from a variety of disciplines.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum BS degree in Electrical Engineering
• At least 8+ years of experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Understanding of design for fault tolerance and reliability
• Familiar with failure mode effects and criticality analysis
• Knowledge of power semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs, IGBTs, BGTs, as well as wide bandgap technologies that use SiC and GaN.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (Serdes, PCIe, DDR)
• Experience designing power sub-sections (e.g. POLs, VRMs, etc.)
• Experience in designing lower speed interfaces like SPI, I2C, CANbus, etc

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

EEO and AA Policy

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.

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 salary ranges are listed.