Intuitive · 1 week ago
Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$153K/yr - $221K/yr
2+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, striving to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. The Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing and optimizing robotic algorithms and controls for the da Vinci Surgical System, ensuring high-quality performance and safety in surgical instruments.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Develop and own the tele-operated motion performance of robotic surgical instruments. Ensuring motion fidelity will involve:
Working closely with the clinical development team to understand performance requirements
Working closely with the mechanical design team to optimize the mechanism for motion fidelity
Using analysis and experimentation to develop a deep understanding of the behavior and limitations of the instrument mechanism
Modifying and tuning 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. This includes documentation of risks, requirements, and test protocols to support requests for approval by regulatory agencies such as the FDA
Review 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. Additionally, establish manufacturing test specifications that will ensure instrument performance
Oversee by having a breadth of technical knowledge that enables a top-level view of the entire project. Using this perspective, you will act as an interface between various technical specialties; Take ownership of issues that cross disciplinary boundaries and use your broad skillset to ensure the success of the project
Qualification
Required
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 (preferred) or MS with 2+ years of experience in robotics-related field
Preferred
Knowledge of MATLAB, Python and basic SQL
Knowledge of statistics and probabilistic reasoning
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical design principles and CAD tools
Experience conducting research with human subjects
Experience launching real-world, commercially successful products
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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