Senior Electrical Engineer

Smith+Nephew; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

401k Plus Program

Discounted Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flex Holidays

Paid Community Service Day

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Fertility and Adoption Assistance

Hybrid Work Model

Mentorship

Discounts on fitness clubs and travel

Job summary

Smith+ Nephew's Arthroscopic Enabling Technologies division in Andover, MA, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to medical device hardware design, including digital image acquisition, processing, and high‑speed digital electronics for surgical applications. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to advance in a fast‑moving team.

You will design, prototype, review schematics, select components, collaborate with FPGA and software teams, and lead test and

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in high-speed board design and taking products from inception to launch.
• Experience in cross-functional teams of electrical, software, systems, and mechanical engineers.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with lab equipment and debugging tools.
• Experience with design controls, preferably in medical devices.
• Experience with IEC 60601-1/2-2/18 preferred.
• Experience with analog circuits and microcontroller hardware/software preferred.
• Travel less than 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and develop digital electronics within Smith+ Nephew medical products.
• Create/review schematics; component selection; ensure inter-board interoperability.
• Collaborate with FPGA and SW designers; support connectivity and functionality.
• Bring-up prototype boards; develop test protocols and fixtures; document results.
• Provide technical support to other groups and assist with product commercialization.
• Coordinate electrical safety and EMC certification testing.
• Perform design controls to ensure FDA/ISO compliance.
• Maintain Design History Files and write specifications and test documents.

Skills

High-speed board design

FPGA collaboration

Troubleshooting

Lab equipment experience

Education

BSc in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Multimeters

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Andover, MA/Hybrid)

Life Unlimited.
At Smith+ Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Smith+ Nephew’s Arthroscopic Enabling Technologies division is working on the development of the next generation of medical devices to enable surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery. As we grow, we are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, who will be a solid contributor to the development of medical device hardware, encompassing digital image acquisition and processing, computer vision, and video streaming. This is an exciting career opportunity for a high potential engineer interested in advancing their career through the design and development of sophisticated, high-speed digital electronics for medical applications.

What will you be doing?

• Design, prototype, and develop digital electronics design within Smith+ Nephew medical products:
  • Perform tasks related to high speed, multilayer, board design.
    • Create and review schematics.
    • Own components selection based on given requirements.
    • Incorporate interoperability between boards based on electrical system architecture
    • Support electrical component library management
  • Collaboration:
    • Work with FPGA and SW designers to support FPGA and on-board Processor connectivity and functionality.
    • Conduct technical design reviews as needed.
  • Test/debug:
    • Bring-up of prototype circuit boards.
    • Develop of test protocols and fixtures.
    • Document results of testing and failure analysis
• Participate in technical support to other groups as required to bring a product successfully through commercialization. Help maintain existing products and support Smith+ Nephew vendor technical questions.
• Coordinate and support electrical safety (IEC/UL 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2, IEC 60601-2-18) and EMC (IEC60601-1-2) certification testing.
• Perform design control functions to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and other regulatory bodies.
• Participate in ownership of Design History Files, writing specifications and test documents (protocols/report) as needed.

What will you need to be successful?

• Minimum BSc in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in high-speed board design, leveraging good analytical and problem-solving skills. This includes experience in taking at least two products from inception to launch.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team of electrical, software, systems, and mechanical engineers
• Proven experience in hands on trouble shooting, problem solving and critical thinking (making logical decisions based on data collected).
• Proven experience in using lab equipment and debugging tools such as oscilloscope, logic analyzer and multimeters.
• Experience with design controls, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Experience in IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IC 60601-2-18, and IEC 60601-2-2 is preferred
• Experience with Analog circuits and microcontroller hardware and software is preferred
• Experience in a work environment with rapid growth and quick scope changes is desired.
• Travel Requirements: Less than 10%

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $96,500- $167,500 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

Smith+ Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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