Senior Project Electrical Engineer

Company Description

Company Description: It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. Were a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. The Future Forward organization is Intuitive’s advanced concepts group. We explore emerging technologies, prototype next-generation solutions, and build software experiences that shape the future of robotic-assisted surgery. If you're ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you'll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position We are seeking a Senior Project Electrical Engineer for Intuitive’s advanced R&D group (Future Forward). This role is focused on developing and maintaining requirements documentation for a novel advanced energy platform. You will be a key technical documentation owner within a cross-functional team, working alongside electrical, mechanical, software, and clinical engineers under an aggressive development timeline. This role is best suited for someone who thrives in ambiguity, embraces the organized chaos of early-stage R&D, and knows when to drive independently versus escalate to the system architect.

Design History File & Requirements Ownership

• Own and maintain the Design History File (DHF) for an advanced energy delivery medical device throughout the development lifecycle. Ensure all system-level documentation complies with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820.
• Author detailed Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs) , translating high-level system requirements from the project architect into testable, traceable specifications.
• Negotiate requirements specifics with cross-functional stakeholders (EE, ME, SW, Clinical, Dosimetry) and manage tradeoffs with input from the system architect.
• Understand the downstream impact of requirements decisions on safety, performance, manufacturability, and clinical outcomes.

Risk Management & DFMEA

• Lead Risk Assessments and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) in accordance with applicable standards (ISO 14971, IEC 60601 series, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with the system architect and cross-functional team to identify, evaluate, and mitigate design risks.

Technical & Clinical Documentation

• Write and compile technical documentation for clinical use, including:
  • Instructions for Use (IFUs)
  • Troubleshooting guides for clinical trial sites
  • Clinical trial device documentation packages
• Coordinate with the project architect and clinical team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory alignment.

Hands-On Engineering Support

• Support board bring-up activities as needed, including bench-level debugging of high-voltage electronics.
• Assist with electrical safety compliance testing : leakage current, dielectric testing, and related IEC 60601 evaluations.
• Track tasks, milestones, and open issues using project management tools; maintain visibility for the team and leadership.