Sr Robotic Algorithm & Controls Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$125,000 - $201,250•Onsite

About The Position

Robotics & Digital Solutions, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Senior Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer This position is located in Santa Clara, CA. At J&J Robotics we're changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers' abilities and improve patients' diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. J&J Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cincinnati, and Seattle. You'll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals' skills and improves patient outcomes. The Senior Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer will work with the rest of the Robotics and Control team as well as the Clinical, SW, Hardware and Systems Engineering teams to bring to life the control of the surgical robot and instruments. We are a group of highly motivated roboticists working on the development of algorithms and productions level software that live at the heart of a complex electromechanical surgical system. We are responsible for a vast set of robotic functions: kinematic & dynamic analysis, motion generation, control algorithms, dynamic system response, tracking performance, rigorous software development etc.

Requirements

One of the following combinations of years of experience and education are required: A.) a B.S. degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, EE, ME, or equivalent) combined with 6 years of relevant post-academic experience OR B.) a M.S. degree in a technical discipline combined with 4 years of relevant post-academic experience OR C.)a PhD in a technical discipline combined with 2 years of relevant post-academic experience
Strong programming experience in C++, Python and/or Matlab is required
Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals, serial manipulator design, kinematics & dynamics and controls required
Strong fundamentals in classical and safety critical control is required.
Demonstrable experience applying a data driven and scientific approach to engineering problems is required.
Outstanding communication skills is strongly preferred
Ability to travel up to 5%, domestic and international is required

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, aerospace, automotive) is preferred.
Advanced degree in Robotics, CS, EE, ME, or related field is preferred.
Hands-on experience with surgical robotics or complex electromechanical systems is preferred.
Proficiency in LLMs and ML techniques to enable innovation in advanced projects is preferred but not absolutely required.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and test robotic and control algorithms for complex electromechanical systems
Work closely with mechanical, electrical, systems and clinical engineers to implement and test various algorithms
Effectively develop C++ software in a real-time, safety critical environment
Actively participate in algorithmic, control, mechanical design discussions and code reviews
Conduct detailed investigations of data collected on the system
Assist w/ regulatory filings such as FDA 510(k) in accordance with Quality guidelines

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
At Johnson & Johnson, we offer a variety of outstanding health and financial benefits, including competitive compensation, 401k, pension, medical, dental, and vision insurance, exercise reimbursement, flexible time off, paid volunteer and parental leave, and more!