Intuitive · 10 hours ago
Electrical Engineer - Future Forward
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$139K/yr - $199K/yr
3+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, transforming healthcare delivery for millions. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Advanced Energy Systems team, where the role involves hands-on work in building, testing, and documenting medical devices while collaborating with senior engineers.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Rapid PCBA Development & Iteration
Support the senior staff by taking high-level schematics into functional PCBA layouts using Altium, OrCAD, or KiCAD
Manage the component library and handle the 'boots on the ground' work of sourcing parts and working with fabrication houses to meet tight deadlines
Board-Level Testing & 'The Chores'
Perform rigorous, repetitive board-level testing, thermal characterization, and signal integrity checks that the senior engineers define
Be the primary owner of the bench setup: calibrate equipment, manage cable harnesses, and ensure the lab is ready for high-precision testing
Assist in 'bring-up' phases—manually probing boards and identifying solder bridges or assembly errors
Documentation & Regulatory Support
Own the technical documentation that is vital for medical device compliance (Design History Files, Test Reports, and BOM management)
Translate raw test data into clear, concise reports that 'connect the dots' between electrical performance and system requirements
'Connect the Dots' Problem Solving
Actively listen during design reviews and help bridge the gap between different sub-systems (e.g., how the power supply affects the sensor noise floor)
Exhibit a 'can-do' attitude—if the team needs a custom test fixture built by tomorrow, you are the one who figures out how to make it happen
Qualification
Required
CAD Proficiency: Proven experience (work, internships or personal projects) in Altium, KiCAD, or OrCAD. You should be able to navigate a complex schematic and layout a multi-layer board
Lab Skills: High proficiency with oscilloscopes, DMMs, and soldering stations (SMD rework experience is a huge plus)
Electrical Fundamentals: A strong grasp of Ohm's Law, passive components, and basic transistor circuits
Humility & Eagerness: You view 'chore work' as an opportunity to see how world-class systems are built from the ground up
Communication: You can explain what you found during a test clearly and concisely to a busy senior Electrical Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Embedded Engineers
Resourcefulness: You are 'street smart.' When you hit a wall, you try three different solutions before asking for help
Resilience: You thrive in a high-performing, fast-paced environment where the schedule is tight and the stakes are high
BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field
A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a university degree; or 3 years of experience and a master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience
Preferred
Python Mastery: Experience using Python for data analysis (NumPy/Pandas) or instrument control (PyVISA) to make testing more efficient
A Passion for the Craft: You truly love electrical circuit design. You likely have a portfolio of personal projects, 'dead-bug' prototypes, or a home lab where you experiment
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
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1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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