Senior Manager- Electrical Engineering

Intuitive•Peachtree Corners, GA

About The Position

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.Primary Function of 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
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
Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral) across all levels and organizations and to effectively communicate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
Ability to travel up to 5% time (intermittent)

Nice To Haves

Exposure to FPGA logic design, tools, and verification process (Verilog and ModelSim preferred)
Experience working with FDA and international requirements for developing medical device products is preferred
Knowledge of C/C++, Python, and Matlab preferred

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