Senior Manager- Electrical Engineering

Primary Function of Position:

The Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering will lead and grow a high-performing team responsible for developing and supporting innovative surgical devices and accessories for the da Vinci Surgical System—from concept through launch and into sustained support. This role requires a strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can make sound decisions under pressure and ambiguity. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, a proven track record of successful product development, and a passion for mentoring and empowering engineering talent. This position offers shared responsibility and shared reward, supported by a collaborative leadership team committed to your success and career growth.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team representing Electrical Engineering on cross-functional project teams that design, develop, and support products for robotic surgery
• Oversee the development of schedules, budgets, and resource plans for the team’s activities; report status, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership
• Drive the professional development, performance management, and career growth of team members
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to define high- and low-level design requirements aligned with clinical and market needs
• Guide the development, implementation, testing, and documentation of design solutions that meet regulatory, quality, and user requirements
• Ensure timely and compliant creation of Design History File documentation per company quality systems and FDA regulations
• Champion rapid prototyping and iterative design to evaluate emerging technologies and inform future product directions
• Provide strategic engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues, balancing speed and rigor
• Oversee prototype development and evaluation to inform product roadmap and release content
• Serve as lead technical authority on cross-functional teams, influencing architecture decisions and driving system-level integration
• Provide expert-level technical guidance to internal stakeholders on electronics and robotic surgical technologies
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory processes across all phases of development
• Promote an independent, efficient work style while fostering versatility, adaptability, and team collaboration