Intuitive
Healthcare
SystemAnalyst-RoboticAlgorithmsandControlsEngineer
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“System Analyst - Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer at Intuitive. Skills: Robotic Algorithms, Controls Engineering, System Analysis, Control Theory, Dynamic Modeling, C/C++, Matlab. Apply control theory to the development and verification of teleoperated motion control of robotic systems.. Develop, validate, and iterate on dynamic models through targeted experimentation.”
What You'll Achieve.
create the safest and highest quality robotic systems for medical applications; drive future designs and improvements into the product; algorithms perform as intended; ensure the success of the project; improving outcomes around the world
Industry & Context.
technical depth to tackle deep analysis problems; rigor; problem solving – both software and hardware; untangles complex dependencies; drives understanding of key relationships
proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19 may be required, subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws, Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD (preferred) in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics. MS with 2+ years of relevant experience may also be considered., Knowledge of classical and modern servo control systems., Knowledge of serial-arm robot kinematics and motion control strategies., Knowledge of dynamic modeling., C/C++ and Matlab programming skills., Sound engineering judgment and technical skills in problem solving – both software and hardware., Experience in hardware and software integration of complex electromechanical systems., Demonstrate intuitive understanding of mechanical phenomena with ability to do rigorous modeling and analysis., Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal., Ability to collaborate across disciplines and work independently when necessary.
Nice to Have
Knowledge of Python is a plus.
What You'll Do.
Apply control theory to the development and verification of teleoperated motion control of robotic systems.
and iterate on dynamic models through targeted experimentation.
Design experimentation that untangles complex dependencies and drives understanding of key relationships.
Bring-up distributed electro-mechanical systems via software integration and debugging.
Design software algorithms to support system and instrument development
including collaboration with the design team to iterate through prototypes
and assess feasibility.
Develop test infrastructure to verify and validate that algorithms perform as intended.
Collaborate with the manufacturing team to develop automated fixtures for calibrating
and aiding the assembly of capital systems and instruments.
Design software tools and infrastructure that enable analysis and development of new algorithms.
Document and pursue intellectual property.
Oversee with a top-level view of the entire project.
Act as an interface between technical
Take ownership of issues that cross disciplinary boundaries and use your broad skillset to ensure the success of the project.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work in an interdisciplinary team; collaboration with the design team; Collaborate with the manufacturing team; collaborate across disciplines
Communication Scope
excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Process & Methodology
project oversight, Take ownership of issues that cross disciplinary boundaries, ensure the success of the project
Full Job Description
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care , our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here. Primary Function of Position Systems Analysts (Robotic Algorithms and Control Engineers) at Intuitive Surgical strive to create the safest and highest quality robotic systems for medical applications through rigorous and robust technical analysis. As a member of the Systems Analyst team working on the Ion Endoluminal System, Intuitive's platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung, you will be responsible for the robotic algorithms and controls of the integrated robot/instrument/software system. The successful candidate will have the technical depth to tackle deep analysis problems and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to drive future designs and improvements into the product Essential Job Duties * Apply control theory to the development and verification of teleoperated motion control of robotic systems. * Develop, validate, and iterate on dynamic models through targeted experimentation. * Design experimentation that untangles complex dependencies and drives understanding of key r
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