Power Electronics Design Engineer

Primary Function of Position

We are seeking a Staff Power Electronics Design Engineer for Intuitive’s advanced R&D group (Future Forward). This role focuses on developing high‑voltage, high‑frequency switch‑mode power electronics systems for medical applications, defining high‑voltage power supply architecture, and solving complex problems.

• Define system‑level architectures for high‑voltage (> 5kV), high‑power, digitally controlled power supplies.
• Lead design trade‑offs across topology, control strategy, output waveform flexibility, magnetics, insulation, and thermal design.
• Establish best design practices for power electronics and high‑voltage systems that meet medical device safety standards.

• Develop and validate advanced simulation models for complex power systems.
• Validate performance through simulations, prototyping, and testing.
• Guide digital power control strategies, working with firmware, software, and test engineers.
• Provide deep technical expertise in root‑cause analysis of complex electrical, control, and reliability issues.

• Own the design and board layout from concept through testing, production, and field deployment.
• Own the technical documentation vital for medical device compliance.
• Partner with system architecture, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain for safe, compliant, scalable designs.
• Lead technical risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety, EMC, and regulatory standards.

• Mentor junior engineers and raise the technical bar across the organization.
• Lead design and architecture reviews for high‑voltage power electronics designs.

• Expert‑level experience in high‑voltage, high‑frequency SMPS design.
• Strong background in digitally controlled power systems using DSPs, microcontrollers, and FPGAs.
• Deep understanding of power conversion topologies, magnetics, insulation systems, thermal management, and high‑voltage safety.
• Deep understanding of power semiconductor devices, control, packaging, and thermal management.
• Experience applying safety, EMC, and regulatory requirements in the medical device industry or related sectors.

• Proven ability to operate autonomously and make architecture‑level technical decisions.
• Demonstrated ownership of complex systems across multiple product generations.
• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills for ambiguous, cross‑disciplinary problems.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in power electronics or electrical engineering product development (10+ years with a master’s degree, 5+ years with a Ph.D.).
• Experience in medical device capital equipment, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, plasma systems, industrial power, or high‑voltage applications strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field (required).
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics or related discipline (preferred).

• Base Salary Range Region 1: $196,800 – $283,200
• Base Salary Range Region 2: $167,300 – $240,700
• Shift: Day
• Workplace Type: Onsite – This job is fully onsite.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibits 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.