Staff Electrical Engineer, Multiport NPD

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.

Primary Function of the Position 

We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to contribute towards complex mixed signal designs for next-generation surgical robotic systems. The person in this position will work closely with Electrical, Firmware, Software, and Mechanical Engineers and develop designs for upcoming production versions of Intuitive products.

Essential Job Duties 

• Collaborate in a cross-functional team to develop requirements and specifications for new designs.
• Implement detailed designs in schematic form and see design through layout.
• Collaborate with Firmware and Software engineering to bring-up designs and test functionality.
• Solicit feedback and implement iterative improvements on designs based on DFM/DFA/DFT, serviceability, reliability, longevity, and performance.
• Develop and execute test protocols and verify designs meet requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with NPI and other engineering functions to transition designs into production.
• Contribute towards system level design decisions.
• Act as a technical lead within the group and mentor more junior members.

Required Skills and Experience 

• At least 12 years of board design experience (or 10 years with Master’s and 7 years with PhD), taking designs from concept all the way to production.
• Mixed signal board level PCA/PCB design.
• Experience implementing mechatronics circuits or other motor control.
• Familiarity with designing point of load power regulation and switched mode power supplies alongside sensitive analog circuits.
• Ability to lead departmental and cross-functional projects and teams.
• Proven debug skills.
• Design for electromagnetic compliance (EMC).
• Transmission line theory and signal integrity.
• Familiarity with cables, connectors, PCB materials, and mechanical assemblies.
• Demonstrated record of effectively taking the lead in communicating with and influencing senior stakeholders on technical decisions and project goals/timelines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fluent in OrCAD and Allegro schematic and layout software (or equivalent).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. JavaScript, Python, etc.) or embedded C.
• Some experience with Verilog and FPGA design flows.

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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

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.