Senior Robotic Algorithm and Controls Engineer
Role Overview
Systems Analysts in Robotic Algorithms and Control design, develop, and support products in Intuitive’s da Vinci Surgery product line.
The role focuses on tele-robotic motion control and robotic manipulator control and safety algorithms for surgical robots and instruments.
Work spans electrical, mechanical, software, control, user interface, and safety engineering integration.
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Role overview
Systems Analysts in Robotic Algorithms and Control design, develop, and support products in Intuitive’s da Vinci Surgery product line.
The role focuses on tele-robotic motion control and robotic manipulator control and safety algorithms for surgical robots and instruments.
Work spans electrical, mechanical, software, control, user interface, and safety engineering integration.
Essential job duties
- Contribute to new surgical platform and instrument design through control-system analysis and prototype characterization.
- Implement motion control algorithms and apply control theory to design and verify mechatronic and tele-robotic systems.
- Assess electromechanical devices for dynamic safety and clinical risk; create physics-based safety monitoring algorithms.
- Participate in clinical observations and experiments to validate performance requirements.
- Document and pursue intellectual property, communicate system performance, and improve workflows through tools and teaching.
- Support and track system performance from design through manufacturing.
Required skills and experience
- Theoretical training in and experience implementing classical and modern servo control systems.
- Strong embedded C and C++ programming capabilities and hardware, software, and mechanism integration skills.
- Strong engineering intuition for mechatronic systems, attention to detail, and ability to complete solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Passion for product quality and continuous improvement.
- At least six years of experience and a master’s degree, or a PhD with three years of experience, or equivalent experience.
Workplace
- The posting states Sunnyvale, California, and explicitly indicates that the role is not remote.
About Intuitive
Intuitive develops robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care technologies, including the da Vinci surgical system and Ion.
Additional information
The company notes that current proof of vaccination against certain diseases, including COVID-19, may be required depending on the role.
Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export controls.
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