Staff R&D Robotics Electrical Engineer

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

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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