Senior Electrical Engineer

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of the Position

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute towards complex high-speed designs for next-generation surgical robotic systems. The person in this position will work closely with Electrical, Vision, 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.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience 

• At least 8 years of board design experience (or 6 years with Master’s and 3 years with PhD), taking designs from concept all the way to production.
• Digital board level PCA/PCB design.
• Some experience with Verilog and FPGA design flows.
• Familiarity with point of load power regulation and switched mode power supply design.
• Design for electromagnetic compliance (EMC).
• Transmission line theory and signal integrity; familiar with HyperLynx or equivalent.
• Fluent in OrCAD Schematic capture (or equivalent).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. JavaScript, Python, etc.).
• Ability to lead departmental and cross-functional projects and teams.

Required Education and Training 

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Working Conditions 

• None – the job does on occasion involve carrying subassemblies and working directly on the robot systems, which can involve laying on the floor or working in difficult-to-access areas. However, performing these tasks is not a requirement for this role and assistance can be made available to those with limited mobility.

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Experience with Allegro PCB Designer (or equivalent).
• Verilog/System Verilog.
• C programming.
• Mixed signal and filter design.
• (Bonus) experience using Agile, SAP, and JIRA/Confluence or previous medical device experience.

Additional Information

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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA

Job ID: 31ffa822-23b2-4d8e-8b7d-fd62b69c6a9a

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-31T14:45:04