Senior Electrical Engineer, Robotics (Pittsburgh, PA)

Smith & Nephew; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Robotics team in Pittsburgh. This role involves developing firmware and electrical designs for innovative products, guiding design teams, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, hands-on experience with embedded systems, and expertise in communication protocols. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company offers a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're ready to make a difference in the field of robotics, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off

Paid Community Service Day

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Fertility and Adoption Assistance

Discounts on fitness clubs and travel

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical engineering or 3+ years with a master's degree.
• Experience in Altium for schematics and layouts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define design inputs and electrical requirements for new products.
• Guide teams with test plans to achieve design and validation goals.

Skills

Altium

Embedded Systems

Communication Protocols

Motor Control Development

Low-Level Debugging

Soldering

DFT and DFM

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Master in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Jira

Subversion

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer, Robotics (Pittsburgh, PA)

Senior Electrical Engineer, Robotics (Pittsburgh, PA)

Apply locations US - Pittsburgh, PA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R80983

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

We are looking for a Senior EE who will be a member of our Smith+Nephew Robotics team in Pittsburgh, PA. You will develop firmware and electrical designs of new products from concept phase through production and launch phases using the processes as identified in the S&N Quality System.

You are Technical Lead on one or more design teams and working independently to apply technical knowledge and experience to create and drive electrical design results to meet the project requirements.

What will you be doing?

• Define design inputs, electrical requirements, prototyping and testing protocols.
• Board bring-up and functional testing of PCBs and product troubleshooting activities.
• Guide teams with their test plans and experiments to achieve design & validation goals.
• Participate in design reviews during development sprints. Provide technical feedback to drive quality design.
• Follow configuration management processes for electrical design development and promote continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Project Managers, Systems Engineering, Test, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory for successful product delivery.
• Collaborate with EE/FW engineers to ensure requirements and design specifications are communicated and dependencies clearly understood; support the development of design specifications of the product.
• Maintain device/product specifications and design documentation to align with requirements of SN design control specifications and relevant regulatory bodies such as requirements development, risk management, design verification, etc.
• Write embedded test code for testing all hardware components.

What will you need to be successful?

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of experience or Masters with 3+ years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Altium including developing schematics and layouts.
• 1+ years of working with DFT and DFM for electrical design with manufacturers.
• Experience in integrating different sensors, motors, and computing technologies into electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with soldering and development and troubleshooting of both hardware and software for embedded targets.
• Good understanding of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, RS232, RS485, 1-WIRE, CAN, video, and USB.
• Experience with advanced 32-bit multi-core microcontrollers, and with board bring-up, test plan creation with low-level C embedded application development.
• Proficient with reading and reviewing schematics, data sheets, and hardware design.
• Experience with low-level debugging using scope, JTAG, and software debuggers.
• Strong background in designing boards for EMC, ESD, and EMI considerations.
• Experience with software configuration tools such as Git, subversion and defect management tools such as Jira, and requirement management tools.
• Strong understanding of DFT and DFM in electrical board design.
• Experience with a regulated software development process or familiarity with FDA and ISO standards like IEC 62304 is a plus.
• Strong understanding of motor control development and motor tuning.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols such as RS232, RS485, 1-WIRE, TCP/IP, UDP, and EtherCAT.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA - hybrid role, you'll be expected onsite Tues/Weds/Thurs

You Unlimited.

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

• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity.
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, 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!

Smith+Nephew is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Smith+Nephew will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please alert the recruiter if you are selected to move forward.

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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