Director, Electrical and Embedded Software

at  Smith Nephew

Thank you for considering employment with Smith and Nephew. This job opportunity is not currently available for hiring; however, this requisition was established for candidates to express interest in the below position, with a view to progress formally once we are in a position to do so.
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
You will lead a team of electrical and embedded software engineers developing robotic surgery systems for use in orthopaedic surgery. This team designs, develops, verify, and validates new products from concept phase through design transfer, production, and launch phases using the process and tools identified in the S+N Quality System related to Design Controls. You will have the opportunity to improve the quality of our patient’s lives by providing world-class robotic surgery systems to surgeons throughout the world.

What will you be doing?

• Responsible for the integrity and innovation of all product designs within the assigned product group. Provides guidance and direction to the team members in all aspects of the design project(s) to achieve overall project goals.
• Set the strategic direction for development of new product designs, and manages roadmap for development
• Ensures the proper technical review of design specifications and verification/validation methods and results, according to internal design control requirements.
• Consults with other departments to provide appropriate short and long term project communication and coordination of interdepartmental activities, priorities, and resources.
• Manages project workload within the assigned product group to meet strategic objectives including hiring and training staff where appropriate.
• Consults with marketing to ensure customer facing opportunities including design meetings, medical education courses, and industry meetings are appropriately represented.
• Drives procedure/process improvements and leading technologies to address strategic goals.
• Manage budget and staffing of the department
• Conducts performance management including setting appropriate objectives, regularly reviewing team member performance, and development planning.

What will you need to be successful?

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field with 15+ years relevant experience and 7+ years of indirect or direct management experience; Master’s with 13+ years of related experience and 5+ years of indirect or direct management experience
• 4 - 6 years experience in creating embedded software and systems, including lower-level C or C++ code on microcontrollers.
• Experience managing compliance to electrical safety or emissions standards such as IEC60601
• 4 – 6 years of experience with regulated software development processes such as medical device, automotive or aerospace or familiarity with FDA and ISO standards like IEC 62304, ISO13485.
• Strong understanding of Motor control development and motor tuning.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols such as SPI , I2C, CANBUS, USB, RS232, RS485, 1-WIRE, TCP/IP, UDP and EtherCAT.
• Experience in Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS , SafeRTOS etc.
• Hands-on experience with development and troubleshooting of real-time applications on embedded targets.
• Familiar with reading and reviewing schematics, data sheet and hardware design.
• Experience with low level debugging using scope, JTAG, and software debuggers
• Experience with software configuration tools such as Git, subversion and defect management tools such as Jira, and requirement management tools.
• Experience with build tools such as Cmake and Docker

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, 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 (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nephew is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Smith+Nephew will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please alert the recruiter if you are selected to move forward.
Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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• Responsible for the integrity and innovation of all product designs within the assigned product group. Provides guidance and direction to the team members in all aspects of the design project(s) to achieve overall project goals.
• Set the strategic direction for development of new product designs, and manages roadmap for development
• Ensures the proper technical review of design specifications and verification/validation methods and results, according to internal design control requirements.
• Consults with other departments to provide appropriate short and long term project communication and coordination of interdepartmental activities, priorities, and resources.
• Manages project workload within the assigned product group to meet strategic objectives including hiring and training staff where appropriate.
• Consults with marketing to ensure customer facing opportunities including design meetings, medical education courses, and industry meetings are appropriately represented.
• Drives procedure/process improvements and leading technologies to address strategic goals.
• Manage budget and staffing of the department
• Conducts performance management including setting appropriate objectives, regularly reviewing team member performance, and development planning