Job DescriptionThe Electrical Engineer will support the maintenance, improvement, and sustaining of existing surgical devices for the da Vinci Multiport Surgical System throughout their product lifecycle. The successful candidate will support component obsolescence efforts, contribute to design improvements for reliability and cost, assist in investigating and resolving field and manufacturing issues, and learn to apply regulatory compliance requirements - all while upholding the highest product quality standards.
Responsibilities- Support component obsolescence efforts - Research and evaluate alternate components and perform qualification and implementation of replacements.
- Draft engineering change documentation - Assist in authoring Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), updating schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, BOMs, design history files (DHFs), specifications, test procedures, and FMEAs.
- Support manufacturing and production - Support Manufacturing and Test Engineering in troubleshooting PCBA assembly issues, identifying and escalating design-related problems.
- Identify and propose cost reduction and reliability improvements - Research and recommend design optimizations that reduce product cost or improve field reliability for senior review.
- Assist with field issue investigations - Support root cause analysis on product complaints, field failures, and manufacturing defects related to electrical/electronic subsystems under senior engineer guidance.
- Participate in supplier and cross-functional collaboration - Join meetings and contribute to efforts with Supplier Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Field Service, and Regulatory teams to qualify alternate suppliers and resolve product issues.
- Build product knowledge across legacy designs - Develop a deep understanding of existing product designs, their design intent, and their role in the broader system.
QualificationsRequired Education, Skills & Experience- Minimum 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; or 3 years of experience and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
- Exposure to, or experience with, sustaining or product support engineering activities, including root cause analysis and engineering change processes.
- Familiarity with electronic test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, spectrum analyzers, and willingness to develop hands-on troubleshooting skills.
- Familiarity with electronic design tools (e.g., OrCAD, Allegro, SPICE) or willingness to learn.
- Basic understanding of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Awareness of component selection criteria and design for safety, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Ability to document findings clearly and communicate effectively with team members.
Preferred Skills & Experience- Interest in, or experience with, medical devices or other regulated industries.
- Exposure to design control concepts, including design input, design output, traceability, FMEA risk analysis, and Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations.
- Signal integrity in mixed-signal/power environments.
- Motion control or feedback control systems.
- FPGA logic design, tools, and verification processes.
- Familiarity with relevant business tools: Agile PLM, SAP, Polarion, JIRA, Confluence, etc.
- Knowledge of C, Python, MATLAB, or other programming/scripting languages.
- UL, CE, IEC 60601, and/or FDA regulatory requirements for medical devices.
Additional InformationDue to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
