Senior Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer

Intuitive • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

Systems Analysts (Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineers) at Intuitive Surgical strive to create the safest and highest quality robotic system for minimally invasive surgery through rigorous and robust technical scrutiny. This position is responsible for robotic algorithms and controls required to support the development and production of new instruments for the da Vinci Surgical System.

Requirements

• Knowledge of classical and modern servo control systems.
• Knowledge of serial-arm robot kinematics.
• C/C++, MATLAB programming skills.
• Hardware, software, and mechanism integration skills.
• Intuitive understanding of mechanical phenomena with ability to do rigorous analysis.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work autonomously and the determination to solve challenging problems.
• PhD with 3+ years (preferred) or MS with 5+ years of experience in robotics-related field.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Python and basic SQL.
• Knowledge of statistics and probabilistic reasoning.
• Knowledge of electrical, software, and mechanical design principles and CAD tools.
• Experience conducting research with human subjects.
• Experience launching real-world, commercially successful products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the tele-operated motion performance of robotic surgical instruments.
• Work closely with the clinical development team to understand performance requirements.
• Collaborate with the mechanical design team to optimize the mechanism for motion fidelity.
• Use insights and experimentation to develop a deep understanding of the behavior and limitations of the instrument mechanism.
• Modify and tune the algorithms to optimize motion fidelity and ensure consistent performance in the clinical environment.
• Implement features and algorithms to support new instrument development, including collaboration with the design team to iterate through prototypes, analyze performance, and assess feasibility.
• Perform risk analysis and implement safety algorithms, including documentation of risks, requirements, and test protocols to support requests for approval by regulatory agencies such as the FDA.
• Analyze field data to continuously improve the performance and stability of the surgical instrument.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to develop automated fixtures for calibrating, testing, and aiding assembly of the instrument.
• Determine manufacturing test specifications that will ensure instrument performance.
• Supervise by having a breadth of technical knowledge that enables a top-level view of the entire project.
• Act as an interface between various technical specialties and take ownership of issues that cross disciplinary boundaries.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree