Electrical Engineer – Medical Robotics & Device Reliability

Intuitive; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical is seeking an Electrical Engineer to sustain and improve the da Vinci Multiport system. You will manage component obsolescence, contribute to design improvements for reliability and cost, and investigate field/manufacturing issues while upholding high quality standards.

Join a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, effective products and support regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with sustaining or product support engineering activities, including root cause analysis and engineering change processes.
• Familiarity with electronic test and measurement equipment and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with electronic design tools (OrCAD, Allegro, SPICE) or willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Awareness of design for safety, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Ability to document findings clearly and communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Support component obsolescence efforts — Research and evaluate alternate components and perform qualification and implementation of replacements.
• Draft engineering change documentation — Assist in authoring ECOs, updating schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, BOMs, DHFs, specifications, test procedures, and FMEAs.
• Support manufacturing and production — Assist in troubleshooting PCBA assembly issues, identifying and escalating design-related problems.
• Identify and propose cost reduction and reliability improvements — Research and recommend design optimizations that reduce product cost or improve field reliability for senior review.
• Assist with field issue investigations — Support root cause analysis on product complaints, field failures, and manufacturing defects under senior engineer guidance.
• Participate in supplier and cross-functional collaboration — Join meetings with Supplier Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Field Service, and Regulatory teams to qualify alternate suppliers and resolve product issues.
• Build product knowledge across legacy designs — Develop a deep understanding of existing product designs and their role in the broader system.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Sustaining/PS engineering

Electronic test tools

Electronic design tools

PCB understanding

Documentation & communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Master’s in Electrical Engineering (optional)

Tools

OrCAD

Allegro

SPICE

Job description

Intuitive Surgical is seeking an Electrical Engineer to sustain and improve the da Vinci Multiport system. You will manage component obsolescence, contribute to design improvements for reliability and cost, and investigate field/manufacturing issues while upholding high quality standards.

Join a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, effective products and support regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.