Senior Electrical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

Smith+Nephew is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for the Andover (MA) Hybrid role to design, prototype, and develop high-speed digital electronics for medical devices. You will collaborate with electrical, software, systems, and mechanical engineers to bring products from concept to launch, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include supporting product commercialization, coordinating safety/EMC testing, and maintaining Design History Files with precise

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in high-speed board design, including two products from inception to launch.
• Experience in cross-functional teams with electrical, software, systems, and mechanical engineers.
• Proven hands-on troubleshooting and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with lab equipment and debugging tools: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeters.
• Experience in design controls, preferably for medical devices; IEC/UL 60601-1 family familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and develop digital electronics for Smith+Nephew medical products.
• Support product commercialization and maintain existing products.
• Coordinate electrical safety and EMC certification testing.
• Perform design control to ensure FDA/ISO compliance.
• Own Design History Files, write specifications and test documents as needed.

Skills

High-speed board design

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Lab equipment usage

Design controls

Medical device standards

Analog circuits

MCU hardware/software

Education

BSc in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Multimeters

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Andover, MA/Hybrid)

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

Smith+Naphew’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+Naphew medical products:
• Participate in technical support to other groups as required to bring a product successfully through commercialization. Help maintain existing products and support Smith+Naphew 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+Naphew 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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