Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

About the role

Smith+Nephew’s Arthroscopic Enabling Technologies division is seeking a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the development of medical device hardware, focusing on digital image acquisition, computer vision, and video streaming. This role involves designing, prototyping, and developing high-speed digital electronics for medical applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and develop digital electronics design within Smith+Nephew medical products
• 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
• Collaborate 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
• Participate in ownership of Design History Files, as well as writing specifications and test documents (protocols/report) as needed
• Lead/Mentor Junior engineers as required
• Investigate new technologies that could be used in future products

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 1+ years of Mentorship/Leadership experience

Skills

• Experience with high-speed board design
• Deep understanding of SI/PI
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on troubleshooting and critical thinking
• Experience with lab equipment and debugging tools
• Experience in cross-functional teams
• Experience with design controls
• Experience with IEC 60601 standards
• Experience with Analog circuits and microcontroller hardware/software
• Experience in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Mentoring/leadership experience
• Investigation of new technologies

Benefits

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.

Additional benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) matching program
• Discounted stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical leave programs
• Paid holidays
• Flexible personal/vacation time off
• Parental leave
• Fertility and adoption assistance program
• Hybrid work model
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, and more

Smith+Nephew is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.