Intuitive
Healthcare
SystemsEngineerR&D
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“Systems Engineer R&D at Intuitive. Skills: Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Robotic-assisted surgery systems development, Data analysis and visualization, Automation. integrate software capabilities into manufacturing and test workflows. building and maintaining the software infrastructure that supports system bring-up, test, and manufacturing at scale”
What You'll Achieve.
improve outcomes around the world; make surgery smarter, safer, and more human; reduce manual steps and improve consistency across the production line; improve outcomes
Industry & Context.
analyze and troubleshoot issues; identify root cause
Requires regular access to lab and prototype environments with standard safety precautions, 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Python scripting experience building data processing pipelines, automation frameworks, and test tooling, Proficiency in MATLAB for data analysis, signal processing, and algorithm validation, Solid software and systems-level engineering background with demonstrated ability to integrate software components across hardware and software boundaries, Familiarity with electromechanical system design and integration in a lab or production environment, Experience developing automated test frameworks and working with cross-functional teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria, Comfortable with data visualization and presenting data-driven findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, Experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and other applicable external standards, communication and documentation able to explain technical work clearly to cross-functional teams, Ability to learn rapidly and adapt in a fast-moving R&D environment, BS or MS in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related engineering or scientific discipline, Minimum 4 years of relevant systems-level or software engineering medical device experience
Nice to Have
Experience in a cross-functional product development environment, Genuine interest in building tools and processes that other teams rely on, Experience in a New Product Introduction (NPI) or manufacturing engineering environment, Familiarity with robotic systems, surgical devices, or other safety-critical electromechanical products, Experience with version control systems (e. g. , Git) and software development best practices in a regulated environment, Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) or other manufacturing quality methodologies, Experience with database tools or SQL for managing and querying large test datasets
What You'll Do.
integrate software capabilities into manufacturing and test workflows
building and maintaining the software infrastructure that supports system bring-up
and manufacturing at scale
integrate software features into NPI and manufacturing
develop and maintain the tooling that supports their use in production and test environments
integrate manufacturing
develop automation to reduce manual steps and improve consistency across the production line
Build data analysis scripts and pipelines to aggregate
and visualize test and performance data
summarize findings and share results with engineering and operations teams
Own and execute first-level software sanity tests across cross-functional bring-up
work with each team to define pass/fail criteria and ensure repeatable execution
Develop and maintain long-term production test suites
track trends and flag anomalies as unit volume increases
Perform system-level bring-up of new hardware (mechanical and electrical)
analyze and troubleshoot issues in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify root cause
Develop characterization test methods for new and existing hardware and software
work with cross-functional teams to define and validate acceptance criteria
Maintain clear documentation of scripts
ensure traceability in accordance with FDA design history file requirements
Provide software engineering support to related functions (manufacturing
service) to facilitate design transfer and production readiness
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with the Systems Analysis team; Work with the NPI team; collaborate with cross-functional teams; share results with engineering and operations teams; work with each team to define pass/fail criteria; collaboration with Systems, NPI, and Test Engineering; work with cross-functional teams to define and validate acceptance criteria; explain technical work clearly to cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
explain technical work clearly to cross-functional teams; presenting data-driven findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
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 The Advanced Product Development (APD) team is focused on designing and developing the next generation of surgical robotic systems. The Systems Engineer R&D works closely with the Systems Analysis and NPI teams to integrate software capabilities into manufacturing and test workflows for next-generation daVinci platforms. Reporting to the Sr. Manager R&D, this role connects R&D outputs to production processes, building and maintaining the software infrastructure that supports system bring-up, test, and manufacturing at scale. The right candidate is comfortable working across software, hardware, and manufacturing contexts, and takes satisfaction in building reliable, well-organized systems that other teams depend on. Experience in a cross-functional product development environment is a plus. Essential Job Duties * Work with the Systems Analysis team to integrate software features into NPI and manufacturing workflows; develop and maintain the tooling that supports their use in productio
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