Horizon Surgical Systems, Inc.
Robotics
Senior/Staff/PrincipalHardwareEngineerRoboticHardware
“Senior/Staff/Principal Hardware Engineer - Robotic Hardware at Horizon Surgical Systems, Inc.. Skills: Robotic hardware development, Mechanical design, Electrical design, Simulation and analysis, Prototyping and testing. Develop the electro-mechanical subsystems of a complete surgical robotic system. Adhere and contribute to design standards, the Quality Management System, and project planning”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver superior patient outcomes; Enhance patient outcomes; Expand access to care; Provide superior capabilities to the human surgeon; Achieve superior dexterity, precision, accuracy, and visualization
Industry & Context.
Analyze and solve engineering problems; Mitigate potential risks
Commute to, and work on-site, at our Santa Monica or Malibu-based offices as needed, This is a 5-days-in-office position
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B.S. +5/M.S. +3 YOE in robot product development, Must have previously developed, from concept to at least functional prototype, multi-DOF robotic systems, Staff/Principal levels expected to have personally developed non-traditional multi-DOF robotic systems (not 6/7 DOF industrial arm, SCARA, gimbal, XYZ stage, etc), Deep mechanical design expertise of linear and rotary joints, Familiarity with a wide range of transmission mechanisms, Experience with robotic components from a wide range of vendors, Proficiency at simulation and analysis of robotic kinematics, dynamics, and workspace, Working knowledge of electrical design, including basic PCB design, component selection, and wiring, Design in compliance with FDA guidelines, CAD - SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, GD& T, Hands-on prototyping, debugging, and testing, Sufficient programming ability in languages/software such as Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ to design, test, and analyze performance of developed hardware systems
Nice to Have
B. S. +10/M. S. +8 YOE in robot product development, Ph. D. research on robot mechanism design and robotic hardware development may substitute for industry experience, Degrees should be in relevant disciplines such as mechanical / electrical / mechatronics / biomedical / robotics engineering, material science, or computer science, Experience designing robotic systems to pass IEC 60601-1-2, Ability to incorporate aesthetics into functional designs, Innovative and creative thinking, Experience with remote-center-of-motion mechanisms and haptic devices
What You'll Do.
Develop the electro-mechanical subsystems of a complete surgical robotic system
Adhere and contribute to design standards
the Quality Management System
Analyze and solve engineering problems
Mitigate potential risks
Maximize system functionality and safety
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead and participate in teams; Work independently; Assist and cooperate with other teams and colleagues; Find solutions to interdisciplinary challenges inherent in complex robot system development; Effectively communicate and present to upper management, within and between teams, and to external parties
Communication Scope
Effectively communicate and present to upper management, within and between teams, and to external parties
Process & Methodology
Project planning
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