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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 Staff FPGA Engineer, who will be a 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 the advancing their career through the design and development of sophisticated, high-speed digital electronics for medical applications.
What will you be doing?
- Design, prototype, and develop digital electronics design within medical products:
- Perform tasks related to RTL design and coding, simulation, modeling, testbench verification, IP block integration etc.
- Assist with components selection based on given requirements.
- Read and analyze schematics.
- Collaborate with PCBA designers to support FPGA connectivity and functionality.
- Test, debug, and bring-up of prototype circuit boards
- Assist in the development of test protocols and fixtures.
- Document results of testing and failure analysis
- Provide 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.
- 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.
- Conduct technical design reviews as needed.
- Lead/Mentor Junior engineers as required
What will you need to be successful?
- Education:
- Minimum BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in digital logic design such as FPGA, CPLD, and Gate logic design, leveraging good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- 5+ years of experience in Hardware Descriptive Languages (Verilog or System Verilog preferred).
- 5+ years of experience with FPGA and CPLD development and simulation tools such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus, working in tight collaboration with PCBA designers.
- 1+ years of Mentorship/Leadership experience
- Experience with design controls, preferably in the medical device industry.
- Experience working in a cross-functional team of electrical, software, systems, and mechanical engineers
- Experience in a work environment with rapid growth and quick scope changes is desired.
- Experience with Analog circuits and microcontroller hardware and software is preferred
- Travel Requirements: Less than 10%
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Other reasons why you will love it here!
- Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
- Work/Life Balance: PTO, 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 - local to Andover, MA (For most professional roles)
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
- Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more
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