Electrical Engineer - Future Forward

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to advance our Future Forward electronics initiatives, designing, implementing and testing complex mixed-signal PCBAs for robotic systems.

You will collaborate across hardware, software and FPGA teams to ensure safe, high-integrity solutions used in surgery. The role requires experience in mixed-signal board design, exposure to medical device development lifecycle, and a proactive, team-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience with mixed-signal PCB designs, embedded system design, and PCBA design for harsh environments.
• Strong foundations on electrical engineering concepts: analog, digital, high-speed and signal integrity, MPSoCs, FPGAs, MCUs, DC/DC power converters.
• Hardware development experience in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, preferably in medical surgical or therapeutic products.
• Familiarity in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer to manufacturing.
• Hands-on engineering skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design or modify PCBAs, participating in electrical architecture definition, selecting components, designing schematics (OrCAD preferred), performing component placement, stack-up definition, and overseeing PCB layout.
• Work with contract manufacturers to coordinate timely arrival of prototypes and production PCBAs.
• Bring up and debug prototypes, work with embedded software teams to test various functions of the board.
• Represent Electrical Engineering on cross-functional project teams for designing and developing next generation robotic surgery.
• Develop, implement, test and document solutions according to clinical, statutory, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Mixed-signal PCB

Embedded systems

Hardware design

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in a related field

PhD (optional)

Tools

OrCAD

Job description

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies-like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion-have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We're a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful-because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you're ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you'll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

As an Electrical Engineer, you will work with a group of talented and dedicated people to improve and extend Intuitive robotic product lines. You will contribute broadly to the Future Forward group, with a focus on the development of innovative electronics at the heart of Intuitive systems.

As a member of the Future Forward engineering team, you will work cross-functionally and be involved in designing, implementing, and testing complex mixed-signal PCBAs and integrating them into complete surgical robot solutions and seeing these through human use and product release.

The successful candidate has familiarity with the design and integration of mixed-signal PCBAs, is comfortable troubleshooting at the board and system level and has previous exposure to the medical devices development processes.

Quick learning and a desire to understand requirements from a user and engineering's perspective are essential to become a valuable system developer. An exceptional sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required, as is the ability to make work fun and interesting. Supporting you will be a development and management team that knows and cares about what you are doing and wants you to succeed.

Essential Job Duties

• Design or modify PCBAs, participating in electrical architecture definition, selecting components, designing schematics (OrCAD preferred), performing component placement, stack-up definition, and overseeing PCB layout.
• Work with contract manufacturers (CM) to coordinate timely arrival of prototypes and production PCBAs.
• Bring up and debug prototypes, work with embedded software teams to test various functions of the board.
• Represent Electrical Engineering on cross-functional project teams for designing and developing next generation robotic surgery.
• Adopt the best methods to meet product requirements and integrate them into effective designs.
• Develop, implement, test and document solutions according to clinical, statutory, 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 electrical engineering concepts
• Support the quality and regulatory process.
• Ensure that medical device designs meet product quality and safety requirements, in compliance with design control processes defined in the Quality Management System.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience with mixed-signal PCB designs, embedded system design, and PCBA design for harsh environments.
• Strong foundations on electrical engineering concepts: analog, digital, high-speed and signal integrity, MPSoCs, FPGAs, MCUs, DC/DC power converters.
• Hardware development experience in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, preferably in medical surgical or therapeutic products.
• Familiarity in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer to manufacturing.
• Hands-on engineering skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Understanding of component selection criteria, design for reliability and manufacturability.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) across all levels and organizations.
• Ability to collaborate closely with software and FPGA teams for architecture definition, processor/FPGA selection and interface definition.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or adjacent technical field with 4 years of experience, or Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD degree with 2 years of experience.
• 4 years of focused and hands-on mixed-signal board-level design from architecture phase through production.

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 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.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government's licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan ("TCP") (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee's start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.

Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at (email protected) .

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 compensation ranges are listed.

Base Compensation Range Region 1: $138,600 USD - $199,400 USD

Base Compensation Range Region 2: $117,800 USD - $169,500 USD

Shift: Day

Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.