Analog Design Engineer

As an Analog Electronics Engineer at Articulus Surgical, you will be responsible for supporting the design and development of our products by creating and maintaining analog electronic systems. You will work closely with our engineering and design teams to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. Your expertise in electronics components, design and debugging of electronic circuits, PCB design, fabrication and soldering, power electronics, as well as areas including communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN, I2C, SPI), motor control systems, etc. will be vital in your role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analog Circuit Design: Collaborate on the design of precision analog circuits employing operational amplifiers, filters, and voltage regulators, with a focus on minimizing noise and ensuring high reliability in robotic systems.
• Power Electronics: Design and optimize power electronics circuits, including DC-DC converters, motor drivers, and power management systems, and ensure efficiency, thermal management, and reliability in critical robotic applications.
• Prototyping: Execute prototyping phases involving breadboarding and iterative refinement, implementing SMT components and ensuring signal integrity through use of intelligent system design.
• Testing and Debugging: Conduct comprehensive testing of analog systems, employing systematic debugging methods to identify and rectify issues, ensuring adherence to strict performance criteria.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation of analog system designs, including schematics, BOMs, and layout files, ensuring transparency in design decisions and facilitating efficient collaboration.
• Collaboration: Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, communicating technical issues with software and hardware teams, facilitating the integration of analog systems into robotic platforms, and ensuring seamless functionality across subsystems.
• Research and Development: Stay updated on cutting-edge analog technologies, industry trends, and methodologies, actively contributing technical insights to inform research and development initiatives and enhance the technological capabilities of the company

Requirements:

• BTech / MTech in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or allied disciplines.
• 2-4 years experience in analog systems design and development. Experience in the Medical Device industry or Robotics industry is an add on.
• Ability to design and debug analog and power electronics circuits, including component selection, schematic creation, and PCB design.
• Hands-on proficiency in the development and troubleshooting of analog systems.
• Experience in interfacing with analog components, including amplifiers, filters, and signal conditioning circuits.
• Knowledge of circuit protection elements for ESD, EMI, EMC protection.
• Knowledge of analog devices such as sensors, transducers, drivers, and actuators.
• Familiarity with fundamental analog concepts, including voltage/current measurement, impedance matching, and noise analysis.
• Understanding of communication protocols: EtherCAT, CAN, SPI, I2C.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in the context of analog systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting analog schematics and data sheets.
• Capacity to adapt to a dynamic work environment, manage tasks effectively, and meet project deadlines.
• Inherent motivation for learning and contributing to a collaborative and excellence-driven team culture.