Senior Manager- Electrical Engineering

Intuitive Surgical•Peachtree Corners, GA

43d

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering will lead and grow a high-performing team responsible for developing and supporting innovative surgical devices and accessories for the da Vinci Surgical System-from concept through launch and into sustained support. This role requires a strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can make sound decisions under pressure and ambiguity. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, a proven track record of successful product development, and a passion for mentoring and empowering engineering talent. This position offers shared responsibility and shared reward, supported by a collaborative leadership team committed to your success and career growth.

Requirements

BSEE required, MSEE preferred
Minimum 8 years of experience Managing high performing teams
Minimum 10 years of experience in designing electronic devices, preferably preferred in the medical field.
Experience with the complete product lifecycle from concept to volume production strongly preferred
Strong desire to manage a team of engineers and provide the support necessary for them to accomplish their tasks and for their professional development
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
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team is critical
Experience with schematic capture packages and layout tools, electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and power supplies. Understanding of analog and digital circuits, embedded systems, high-speed digital transmission lines, and complex PCB material stackups.
A real excitement to learn and get to the bottom of tough technical problems
A passion for creating robust and reliable products
Hands-on engineer with proven ability to characterize the behavior of complex electronic systems and troubleshoot problems or improve performance
Experience designing digital circuitry operating in the GHz range, e.g. communications links
Understanding of component selection criteria and design for safety, reliability and manufacturability
Exposure to FPGA logic design, tools, and verification process (Verilog and ModelSim preferred)
Design for EMC compliance and troubleshooting/testing
Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer to Manufacturing
Understanding of the importance of clear and effective documentation in a highly regulated design environment
Understanding of the concepts of design input, design output, traceability, and risk analysis
Experience working with FDA and international requirements for developing medical device products is preferred
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 C/C++, Python, and Matlab preferred
Ability to travel up to 5% time (intermittent)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team representing Electrical Engineering on cross-functional project teams that design, develop, and support products for robotic surgery
Oversee the development of schedules, budgets, and resource plans for the team's activities; report status, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership
Drive the professional development, performance management, and career growth of team members
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to define high- and low-level design requirements aligned with clinical and market needs
Guide the development, implementation, testing, and documentation of design solutions that meet regulatory, quality, and user requirements
Ensure timely and compliant creation of Design History File documentation per company quality systems and FDA regulations
Champion rapid prototyping and iterative design to evaluate emerging technologies and inform future product directions
Provide strategic engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues, balancing speed and rigor
Oversee prototype development and evaluation to inform product roadmap and release content
Serve as lead technical authority on cross-functional teams, influencing architecture decisions and driving system-level integration
Provide expert-level technical guidance to internal stakeholders on electronics and robotic surgical technologies
Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory processes across all phases of development
Promote an independent, efficient work style while fostering versatility, adaptability, and team collaboration