Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
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
Smith+Nephew 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience
- Master's degree with 6+ years of experience
- Strong hands-on experience designing mixed signal PCBA schematics and layouts using ECAD tools
- Experience with embedded systems and board bring up
- Solid understanding of communication protocols including SPI, I2C, USB, TCP IP, EtherCAT
- Experience working in a regulated environment such as medical devices
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
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What We Do
Smith+Nephew 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+Nephew 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. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
