Senior Staff Electrical Engineer (Andover, MA- Hybrid)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.   

Smith+Nephew’s Arthroscopic Enabling Technologies division is working on the development of the next generation of medical devices to enable surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery. As we grow, we are seeking an Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer, who will be a leading contributor to the development of medical device hardware, encompassing digital image acquisition and processing, computer vision, and video streaming. This is an exciting career opportunity for a high potential engineer interested in advancing their career through the design and development of sophisticated, high-speed digital electronics for medical applications.

What will you be doing?

• Design, prototype, and develop digital electronics design within Smith+Nephew medical products:

  • Perform tasks related to high speed, multilayer, board design.

    • Create and review schematics.

    • Own components selection based on given requirements.

    • Lead interoperability between boards based on electrical system architecture

    • Understand and provide input to system power requirements

  • Collaboration:

    • Work with FPGA and SW designers to support FPGA and on-board Processor connectivity and functionality.

    • Conduct technical design reviews as needed.

  • Test/debug:

    • Bring-up of prototype circuit boards.

    • Develop test protocols and fixtures.

    • Document results of testing and failure analysis

• Provide technical support to other groups as required to bring a product successfully through commercialization. Help maintain existing products and support Smith+Nephew vendor technical questions.

• Coordinate and support electrical safety (IEC/UL 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2, IEC 60601-2-18) and EMC (IEC60601-1-2) certification testing.

• Perform design control functions to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and other regulatory bodies.

• Participate in ownership of Design History Files, as well as writing specifications and test documents (protocols/report) as needed.

• Leadership:

  • Lead/Mentor Junior engineers as required

  • Investigate new technologies that could be used in the future products.

What will you need to be successful?

• Minimum BSc in Electrical or Computer Engineering

• 7+ years of experience in high-speed board design, leveraging deep SI/PI understanding as well as good analytical and problem-solving skills. This includes experience in taking at least two products from inception to launch.

• Proficient with at least one ECAD tool (Cadence OrCAD, Altium, etc.).

• Proficient in hands on trouble shooting, problem solving and critical thinking (making logical decisions based on data collected).

• Proficient in using lab equipment and debugging tools, such as oscilloscope, logic analyzer and multimeters.

• Experience working in a cross-functional team of electrical, software, systems, and mechanical engineers

• Experience with design controls, preferably in the medical device industry.

• Experience in IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IC 60601-2-18, and IEC 60601-2-2 is preferred

• Experience with Analog circuits and microcontroller hardware and software is preferred

• Experience in a work environment with rapid growth and quick scope changes is desired.

• 1+ years of Mentorship/Leadership experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Travel Requirements: Less than 10%

You. Unlimited

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• 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 (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), 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!  

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $145,250- $217,750 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

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.