Senior Robotics Electrical and Firmware Engineer

About the role

As a Senior Robotics Electrical and Firmware Engineer at Smith+Nephew, you will be part of a dynamic team developing cutting-edge surgical robotics solutions. Your work will directly impact patient outcomes and contribute to advancing medical technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate electrical and firmware solutions for surgical robotic systems from concept through production and launch
• Lead hands-on design, assembly, testing, and analysis of prototypes to ensure performance against requirements and specifications
• Design and integrate low-level motor control and embedded systems for electromechanical medical devices
• Support embedded firmware development in C and C++ and perform board bring-up and product troubleshooting
• Collaborate closely with electrical, software, mechanical, quality, manufacturing, systems, regulatory, and program teams
• Create and maintain design documentation, test plans, and validation activities in compliance with design control and regulatory requirements
• Participate in and lead technical design reviews to ensure high-quality, robust solutions

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience
• Strong hands-on experience in electrical and firmware development for electromechanical products
• Proven experience with embedded systems, motor control, sensors, and serial communication protocols
• Proficiency in low-level debugging using tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
• Experience working in a regulated product development environment, ideally within medical devices

Qualifications

• Passionate about developing advanced technology that truly makes a difference
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven R&D environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Skills

• Electrical and firmware development
• Embedded systems and motor control
• Sensors and serial communication protocols
• Low-level debugging
• Regulated product development experience

Benefits

Explore our benefits including:

• 401(k) Matching Program
• 401(k) Plus Program
• Discounted Stock Options
• 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
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Pay

Competitive salaries and progressive benefits package

Schedule

Flexible personal/vacation time off, paid holidays, flex holidays, paid community service day

Company Culture

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