Smith & Nephew

Staff R&D Robotics Electrical Engineer (Pittsburgh, PA)

Smith & Nephew • $100K — $130K *
Pittsburgh, PA 15237In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 6-8 years of experience.
  • Expertise in mixed signal PCBA design and ECAD tools like Altium.
  • Experience with embedded systems and debugging real-time applications.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols like SPI, I2C, USB, TCP IP, and EtherCAT.
  • Proficient in integrating sensors and motors into complex systems.
  • Familiarity with EMC EMI compliant design and DFM DFT principles.
  • Experience in regulated environments, particularly with medical devices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design for new surgical robotic products from concept to launch.
  • Act as a technical lead and mentor for design teams.
  • Develop electrical system architectures and PCBA designs.
  • Perform board bring up, testing, and troubleshooting on embedded systems.
  • Design and test prototypes; evaluate performance metrics.
  • Create and execute design verification and validation test plans.
  • Contribute to design reviews, ensuring quality and compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, firmware, and regulatory partners.

Benefits

  • 401k Matching and Plus Programs.
  • Discounted Stock Purchase Plan and Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Flexible Personal Vacation Time Off.
  • Paid Holidays and Community Service Day.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Hybrid Work Model for most roles.
  • Customized training with mentorship opportunities.
  • Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, and additional perks.
Full Job Description
Are you motivated by complex engineering challenges and the opportunity to shape the future of surgical robotics? As a Staff Robotics Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing next generation robotic systems that support joint replacement surgery. Working from our Pittsburgh, PA location, you will collaborate with highly skilled, cross functional teams to take innovative concepts from early design through to production and launch.

What will you be doing?
  • Leading electrical design activities for new surgical robotic products from concept through production and launch
  • Acting as a technical lead on design teams, working independently while mentoring and supporting other engineers
  • Developing electrical system architectures and mixed signal PCBA designs including schematics, component selection and PCB layout
  • Performing board bring up, functional testing, troubleshooting and root cause analysis on complex embedded systems
  • Designing, assembling and testing prototypes and evaluating performance against requirements and specifications
  • Developing and executing test plans to support design verification and validation
  • Leading and contributing to design reviews, providing technical insight to drive quality and compliance
  • Collaborating closely with electrical, firmware, software, mechanical, quality, manufacturing, systems and regulatory partners
  • Ensuring design documentation and processes comply with quality system and regulatory requirements


What will you need to be successful?
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 8 or more years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 or more years of experience
  • Strong hands on experience designing mixed signal PCBA schematics and layouts using ECAD tools such as Altium
  • Proven experience with embedded systems, 32 bit microcontrollers, board bring up and debugging real time applications
  • Solid understanding of communication protocols including SPI, I2C, USB, TCP IP and EtherCAT
  • Experience integrating sensors, motors and computing technologies into complex electrical systems
  • Background in EMC EMI compliant design and applying DFM DFT principles
  • Experience working in a regulated environment such as medical devices is highly valued


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 with employer contribution, 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

About Smith & Nephew

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology company headquartered in London, England. The company designs, manufactures, and sells medical devices and products for orthopedic reconstruction, sports medicine, and trauma. Smith & Nephew operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 17,500 people worldwide. The company was founded in 1856 by Thomas James Smith and his nephew, Horatio Nelson Smith, and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions. Smith & Nephew's products include joint replacement systems, wound care products, and surgical instruments. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more about Smith & Nephew
Size
17,500 employees
Market Cap
$11.5 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$448 million
5 Year Trend
+2.2%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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