Senior Electrical Engineer

PROCEPT BioRobotics•San Jose, CA

12d•$139,050 - $163,590•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer will work within the Electrical Engineering group in the R&D Capital Equipment department, contributing to electrical design and electromechanical systems for PROCEPT’s current and future products. The role includes electrical design, feasibility studies, requirements definition, design verification, test system development, manufacturing procedure development, and production transfer throughout the product development cycle. The engineer will develop and support electrical systems and electronics subassemblies used in electromechanical capital equipment and accessories. This includes collaborating across engineering and other functions, supporting supplier and component evaluations, developing test systems and fixtures, documenting designs, troubleshooting product issues, and supporting certification testing. The position requires independent work, on-site attendance, and compliance with the company’s quality management and EHS policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
At least 5 years of related experience and/or training.
Experience with analog and mixed-signal design.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Positive attitude and initiative.
Ability to work effectively on concurrent projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong critical-thinking, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams.
Experience with design for signal integrity, EMI, test, manufacturability, assembly, yield, and usability.
Experience with PCBA design using Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar tools.
Experience using electrical measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital multimeters, and power supplies.
Ability to work on-site.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Background in medical devices, biotechnology, or another heavily regulated industry.
Knowledge or experience with robotic systems, ultrasound, and endoscopy.
Comfort with document control, requirements tracking, bug tracking, and project management tools.
Previous experience with EMC and electrical safety testing to IEC 60601, including IEC 60601-4-2.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, maintain, and document electrical systems for products in accordance with the company’s quality system.
Contribute to the electrical engineering team’s development of new products and support of capital equipment and accessories.
Support electronics subassemblies in electromechanical capital equipment, including controllers and interfaces with CMOS camera modules, sensors, pumps, motors, cables, and wiring harnesses.
Support Supplier Engineering and/or Supply Chain with specifications, evaluation, and analysis of alternate components and second-source suppliers.
Develop hardware/software test systems and fixtures for R&D and manufacturing teams.
Ensure designs account for mechanical, firmware, software, and system interactions, as well as testability, manufacturability, and usability.
Work in a laboratory environment and operate typical laboratory instruments.
Document electrical designs, including hardware requirements, dFMEAs, design descriptions, drawings, specifications, component specifications, verification plans, protocols, test methods, and test reports.
Troubleshoot electrical and system-level issues through debugging, root-cause investigation, and failure analysis.
Provide input for project schedules.
Support agency testing for UL, CE, and other certifications, including IEC 60601.
Host and participate in reviews of circuit designs, layout designs, component selection, and subsystem risk analysis and mitigation.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Maintain trained status for and comply with relevant aspects of the company’s Quality Management System, and adhere to Quality and EHS policies.