Sr. FPGA Engineer

Overview

Smith & Nephew's Arthroscopic Enabling Technologies division is working on the development of the next generation of ultra-high-definition video endoscopes to enable surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery. As we grow, we are seeking an Sr. 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 design and development of sophisticated, high-speed digital electronics for medical applications.

Essential Functions

Digital electronics design

• 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 schematics.
• Test, debug, and bring-up of prototype circuit boards
• Assist in the development of test protocols and fixtures.
• Documents results of testing and failure analysis
• Supports EMI/EMC and Safety testing
• Provides technical support to other groups as required to bring a product successfully through commercialization, helps maintain existing products and supports vendor technical requirements.
• Performs design control functions to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and other regulatory bodies.
• Takes responsibility for Design History Files, writes product specifications, design and test documents as needed.
• Conducts technical design reviews as needed.

Location:

• Andover, MA

Education:

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Experience:

• 3- 5 years' experience in digital logic design such as FPGA, CPLD, and Gate logic design required
• 3-5 years' experience in Hardware Descriptive Languages such as Verilog required.
• 3-5 years' experience with CPLD and FPGA development and simulation tools such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus required
• 2-3 years' experience in high-speed digital design, and high-speed signal integrity analysis preferred.
• 2-3 years' experience in programming/scripting languages (e.g. C, C++, Python) preferred.
• Experience in image processing using FPGA preferred

Competencies:

• Knowledge of analog circuits, microcontroller hardware and software preferred.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Good written and oral communication skills required.
• Experience with FDA Good Manufacturing Practice
• Experience with design controls, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team of electrical, software, systems, and mechanical engineers

Travel:

• < 10%

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