Electrical Engineer II

Vicarious Surgical - Waltham, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Waltham, MA

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

Vicarious Surgical is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to join our dynamic team in Waltham, Massachusetts. In this pivotal role, you will support our engineering team by addressing technical challenges and contributing to the successful execution of various projects. The position emphasizes a balanced approach across multiple facets of electrical engineering, making it essential for the ideal candidate to possess experience in documentation, test planning, test execution, and hands-on abilities. As a next-generation robotics company, Vicarious Surgical is dedicated to developing disruptive technologies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of surgical procedures, improving patient outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team of kind individuals with diverse experiences, as we lead Vicarious into market distribution. As an Electrical Engineer II, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed documentation for electrical designs, test plans, and procedures. You will ensure that all technical documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date. Collaboration with the team will be crucial as you design and plan tests for electrical systems and components, defining test objectives, methodologies, and success criteria to ensure thorough evaluations. You will execute electrical tests according to established plans and procedures, analyze test results, identify issues, and provide recommendations for improvements. Additionally, you will contribute to the design and development of test fixtures, ensuring they are effective and reliable for accurate testing. Hands-on tasks such as soldering, rework, and assembly of electrical components will also be part of your responsibilities, along with supporting prototype assembly and modifications to meet design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for electrical designs, test plans, and procedures.
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date.
• Collaborate with the team to design and plan tests for electrical systems and components.
• Define test objectives, methodologies, and success criteria to ensure thorough evaluation.
• Execute electrical tests according to established plans and procedures.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Contribute to the design and development of test fixtures as needed.
• Ensure test fixtures are effective and reliable for accurate testing.
• Perform hands-on tasks including soldering, rework, and assembly of electrical components as required.
• Support prototype assembly and modifications to meet design specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on documentation, test planning, and execution.
• Proficiency in electrical test equipment and techniques.
• Experience with soldering, rework, and assembly.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with designing and developing test fixtures.

Nice-to-haves

• Desirable familiarity with surgical robotics, medical device technology, or related fields.

Benefits

• Monthly social, catered lunches and company celebrations.