Staff Electrical Engineer

Intuitive • Sunnyvale, CA

3d

About The Position

Primary Function of Position Work with the broader Da Vinci SP team to develop solutions for incorporating new technology, new capabilities and performance improvements into the Da Vinci SP system.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in designing embedded systems
• 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
• 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
• Understanding of component selection criteria and design for safety, reliability and manufacturability
• Design for EMC compliance and troubleshooting/testing
• Proficiency in using schematic capture software, layout tools, and electronic testing equipment such as oscilloscopes and power supplies.
• 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
• Knowledge of Python and Matlab preferred
• BSEE required, MSEE preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the complete product lifecycle from concept to volume production strongly preferred
• Experience working with FDA and international requirements for developing medical device products
• Understanding of IEC 60601-1 family of standards
• Experience with motion control or feedback control systems
• Experience with signal integrity in a mixed signal/power environment

Responsibilities

• Represent Electrical Engineering on cross-functional project teams that design and develop next generation products for robotic surgery
• Work with cross functional teams to develop both high and low level design requirements for the Da Vinci SP system
• Develop, implement, test and document design solutions
• Work with the NPI team to transition designs to production
• Create Design History File documentation as required by the company’s quality system and FDA regulations
• Provide engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues
• Provide technical support to other company stakeholders on electronics and robotic surgical technology
• Support quality and regulatory processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level