Senior Electrical Engineer - Medical Device Digital Hardware

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

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