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 Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for developing innovative electronics for force feedback surgical instruments used in the Intuitive da Vinci Surgical System. This role requires working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, making informed conclusions with limited information. The successful candidate must have solid technical expertise in electrical design and be able to work effectively with a diverse engineering team on new product development.

Essential Job Duties

• Represent Electrical Engineering on cross-functional project teams for designing and developing next generation instruments for robotic surgery
• Provide technical expertise to Marketing, Software, and Clinical Development Engineering to establish product requirements for future products
• Establish the best methods to meet product requirements and integrate design outputs into effective system designs
• Develop, implement, test and document solutions according to clinical and environmental requirements
• Provide technical expertise to resolve challenging design, field and manufacturing issues
• Develop prototypes to aid actions for future product development  
• Provide technical support to other stakeholders on electronics technology
• Support the quality and regulatory processes as required

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience with mixed signal design, embedded system design, and PCBA design for harsh environments
• Hardware development experience in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, preferably in medical surgical or therapeutic products
• Proficient in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer to manufacturing
• Solid hands-on engineering skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• Knowledge of electrical component manufacturing processes, analog and digital circuit design, PCBA design for noise mitigation, and rapid prototyping
• Understanding of component selection criteria, design for reliability and manufacturability
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) across all levels and organizations
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
• Enthusiasm for learning and solving technical problems
• A passion for creating robust and reliable products

Required Education and Training

• Minimum Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree desired (preferably Electrical Engineering)
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience
• Minimum 2 years of development experience in a regulated environment

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 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.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

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.

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 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.

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.