Senior Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer (Andover, MA/Hybrid) Life Unlimited
At Smith+ Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Smith+ Nephew’s Arthroscopic Enabling Technologies division is working on the development of the next generation of medical devices to enable surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery. As we grow, we are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, who will be a solid contributor to the development of medical device hardware, encompassing digital image acquisition and processing, computer vision, and video streaming.
This is an exciting career opportunity for a high potential engineer interested in advancing their career through the design and development of sophisticated, high-speed digital electronics for medical applications.
- Design, prototype, and develop digital electronics design within Smith+ Nephew medical products:
Perform tasks related to high speed, multilayer, board design. - Create and review schematics.
- Own components selection based on given requirements.
- Incorporate interoperability between boards based on electrical system architecture.
- Support electrical component library management.
- Collaboration:
Work 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 of test protocols and fixtures.
- Document results of testing and failure analysis.
- Participate in 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 (IEC
60601-1-2) certification testing. - Perform design control functions to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and other regulatory bodies.
- Participate in ownership of Design History Files, writing specifications and test documents (protocols/report) as needed.
- Minimum BSc in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in high-speed board design, leveraging good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- This includes experience in taking at least two products from inception to launch.
- Experience working in a cross-functional team of electrical, software, systems, and mechanical engineers.
- Proven experience in hands on trouble shooting, problem solving and critical thinking (making logical decisions based on data collected).
- Proven experience in using lab equipment and debugging tools such as oscilloscope, logic analyzer and multimeters.
- 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.
Travel Requirements:
Less than 10% You.
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- 401k Matching Program
- 401k Plus Program
- Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
- 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
- Flexibility:
Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles) - Training:
Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship - Extra Perks:
Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $96,500- $167,500 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.…
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