Staff Power Electronics Design Engineer
Core
Developing high voltage, high frequency switch mode power electronics systems for medical applications.
Role type
Staff Power Electronics Design Engineer
Builds
High-voltage (> 5kV), high instantaneous power, digitally controlled power supplies
Domain
Medical device industry + Power Electronics
Required skills
High-voltage SMPS design, Digital power control (DSPs, microcontrollers, FPGAs), Power conversion topologies, Magnetics design, Insulation systems, Thermal management, Power semiconductor devices, Root-cause analysis, Medical device safety standards compliance
Preferred skills
Medical device capital equipment experience, Semiconductor manufacturing equipment, Plasma systems, Industrial power, High-voltage applications, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153620697-staff-power-electronics-design-engineer-at-intuitive)
Technologies
DSPs, Microcontrollers, FPGAs
Responsibilities
Define system-level architectures for high-voltage power supplies, Lead design trade-offs across topology and control strategy, Develop and validate advanced simulation models, Own design and board layout from concept to production, Mentor junior engineers, Lead design and architecture reviews
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with broad autonomy and influence