Senior Principal Electrical / Mechatronics Engineer, Capital & Test Systems - Surgical
Core
Lead electrical and mechatronic architecture, design, and development of capital equipment and test platforms for medical devices and robotic systems.
Role type
Senior Principal Electrical / Mechatronics Engineer (Robotics Capital & Test Systems)
Builds
Electromechanical systems for instrument performance testing, characterization, verification, and engineering investigations.
Domain
Medical devices / Robotics / Test Systems
Required skills
Electrical and mechatronic system design, Motor and drive sizing, Sensor integration, Safety circuit design, Real-time interface definition, Engineering analysis and simulation, Technical leadership, System-level integration
Preferred skills
Medical device development, Regulated product development, High-reliability test environments
Technologies
Servo drives, Stepper drives, Encoders, Load cells, Torque sensors, PLCs, Real-time systems, Data-acquisition hardware
Responsibilities
Lead electrical and mechatronic architecture and design for capital equipment and test systems; Own system-level integration across motors, encoders, sensors, servo drives, power electronics, and safety circuits; Translate test objectives into robust electrical and controls architectures; Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cabinet layouts, and bills of materials; Select and size motors, drives, and feedback devices; Define motion-control and sensing concepts for traceable test conditions; Lead concept generation, prototyping, detailed design, build, integration, commissioning, and verification; Partner with mechanical and controls engineers to optimize performance and safety; Apply engineering analysis to assess power budgets, thermal behavior, and signal integrity; Embed electrical and machine safety through risk assessment and protective measures; Lead technical problem solving for complex interactions between instruments and test infrastructure.
