Company Description

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.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The Electrical Engineer will develop new and innovative surgical energy equipment and accessories for the Intuitive da Vinci Surgical System. They must excel in a high-energy team environment and be capable of making sound decisions when faced with the time pressures and incomplete information typical of new product development. The successful candidate must have strong technical depth and a track record of successful product development efforts, along with a collaborative attitude and willingness to share their knowledge with other team members.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Represent Electrical Engineering on cross-functional project teams that design and develop next generation robotic surgical products
• Provide technical expertise to Marketing, Software and Clinical Development Engineering to help determine product requirements for next generation products
• Determine best methods to satisfy product requirements and to ensure design outputs are successfully integrated into effective system designs
• Support new product development across multiple development platforms
• Develop, implement, test and document solutions for designs according to clinical and environmental requirements
• Provide technical expertise to resolve challenging design, manufacturing and field issues
• Develop prototypes to aid in the determination of future product release content
• Provide technical support to other company stakeholders on electronics technology
• Support the quality and regulatory processes as required

Qualifications

Skill/Job Requirements

• Minimum BSEE required, MS preferred 
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Product development experience in a regulated environment is preferred
• Experience with mixed signal design, embedded system design and PCBA design providing isolation for patient applications
• Understanding of component selection criteria, lifecycle management, and design for reliability and manufacturability
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic component manufacturing processes, including PCB fabrication, assembly and testing
• Hardware development experience in a fast paced, high visibility environment
• Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing
• Hands-on engineer with the proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Experience with IEC60601-1 and IEC60601-2-2 is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and organizations
• Ability to travel up to 10% time
• A real excitement to learn and get to the bottom of tough technical problems
• A passion for creating robust and reliable products

Additional Information

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.