Staff Electrical Engineer

Location: Sunnyvale, us

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position
Work with the broader Da Vinci SP team to develop solutions for incorporating new technology,
new capabilities and performance improvements into the Da Vinci SP system.
Essential Job Duties
• Represent Electrical Engineering on cross-functional project teams that design and
develop next generation products for robotic surgery
o Work with cross functional teams to develop both high and low level design
requirements for the Da Vinci SP system
o Develop, implement, test and document design solutions
o Work with the NPI team to transition designs to production
o Create Design History File documentation as required by the company’s quality
system and FDA regulations
o Provide engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues

• Provide technical support to other company stakeholders on
electronics and robotic surgical technology
• Support quality and regulatory processes

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in designing embedded systems
• Proven experience in a fast paced, high transaction environment developing complex
embedded and FPGA based systems that integrate digital technologies and analog
sensors and circuitry
o Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team is critical
o A real excitement to learn and get to the bottom of tough technical problems
o A passion for creating robust and reliable products
o Hands-on engineer with proven ability to characterize the behavior of complex
electronic systems and troubleshoot problems or improve performance
o Experience designing digital circuitry operating in the GHz range
o Understanding of component selection criteria and design for safety, reliability
and manufacturability
o Design for EMC compliance and troubleshooting/testing
• Proficiency in using schematic capture software, layout tools, and electronic testing
equipment such as oscilloscopes and power supplies.
• Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design,
implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer to Manufacturing
o Understanding of the importance of clear and effective documentation in a highly
regulated design environment
o Understanding of the concepts of design input, design output, traceability, and
risk analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral) across all levels and organizations and to
effectively communicate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
• Knowledge of Python and Matlab preferred

Required Education and Training (As applicable - Specific education
and training that an individual must possess in order to successfully
perform in job)
• BSEE required, MSEE preferred
Working Conditions
None
Preferred Skills and Experience (As applicable - Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that
are not required to perform the job, but are desirable to have)
• Experience with the complete product lifecycle from concept to volume production
strongly preferred
• Experience working with FDA and international requirements for developing medical
device products
• Understanding of IEC 60601-1 family of standards
• Experience with motion control or feedback control systems
• Experience with signal integrity in a mixed signal/power environment

Additional Information

Due 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.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

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.