Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

Smith & Nephew; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Holidays

Flexible Personal Time Off

Job summary

Smith+Naphew in Andover, MA is seeking a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to lead digital electronics design for medical devices, focusing on high-speed boards, schematics, and component selection. The role collaborates with FPGA and software teams to enable on-board processor connectivity and validates through testing and design reviews.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, ensure design controls and safety standards, and support regulatory compliance across FDA/ISO frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in high-speed board design with SI/PI understanding.
• Proficient with at least one ECAD tool (Cadence OrCAD, Altium, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype and develop digital electronics for medical devices; high-speed board design.
• Create and review schematics and lead component selection.
• Coordinate FPGA/processor connectivity with SW teams; support system power requirements.
• Lead design reviews and test with prototyping bring-up; develop test protocols and fixtures.

Skills

High-speed design

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence OrCAD

Altium

Job description

Senior Staff 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 an Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer, who will be a leading 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: Perform tasks related to high speed, multilayer, board design.
• Create and review schematics.
• Own components selection based on given requirements.
• Lead interoperability between boards based on electrical system architecture Understand and provide input to system power requirements
• 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 test protocols and fixtures. Document results of testing and failure analysis
• Provide 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, as well as writing specifications and test documents (protocols/report) as needed.
• Leadership: Lead/Mentor Junior engineers as required
• Investigate new technologies that could be used in the future products.

What will you need to be successful?

• Minimum BSc in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in high-speed board design, leveraging deep SI/PI understanding as well as good analytical and problem-solving skills. This includes experience in taking at least two products from inception to launch.
• Proficient with at least one ECAD tool (Cadence OrCAD, Altium, etc.).
• Proficient in hands on trouble shooting, problem solving and critical thinking (making logical decisions based on data collected).
• Proficient in using lab equipment and debugging tools, such as oscilloscope, logic analyzer and multimeters.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team of electrical, software, systems, and mechanical engineers.
• 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.
• 1+ years of Mentorship/Leadership experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel Requirements: Less than 10%

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 $145,250- $217,750 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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Smith+Naphew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Naphew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture -of Care, Collaboration and Courage- that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.