Manager Robotic Algorithms & Controls - job 1 of 2

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Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineers (Systems Analysts) at Intuitive perform a central role in the design, development, and support of new products in the daVinci Surgery product lines.  Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineers are primarily responsible for the tele-robotic motion & force control algorithms, robotic manipulator control, and safety algorithms for new surgical robots, instruments, accessories, and endoscopes.  This responsibility crosses into mechanical, software, control, user interface, electrical, and safety engineering where all the subsystems are integrated together.  Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineers strive to provide early design input, quickly prove out new designs, and seek out solutions to subtle and challenging problems in system integration, system safety, and motion and force control.  Responsibilities continue until the products are shipping to customers with the highest quality and reliability. 

The Manager of a Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineering (Systems Analysis) team establishes individual responsibilities within their team, towards projects needing motion & force control algorithms and safety systems.  They are responsible for tactical milestones for the projects their team supports.  They advise senior management on the technical strategy for a product or a platform project.  They maintain active liaison with other Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineering teams, software & hardware teams, manufacturing teams, and user facing & clinical engineering teams, to enable cohesion of design inputs, design architecture, specifications, and verification.  They are expected to hire, coach, and retain Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineering talent within their group.

Essential Job Duties (Specific responsibilities and tasks an individual would be expected to perform in the role. Additional job duties may be determined by functional people manager)

• Lead a team of Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineers towards successful accomplishment of product implementation with best-in-class solutions and architectures
• Provide in-depth analysis and characterization of electromechanical architectures during the entire design life cycle.
• Facilitate mechanical, electrical, and software integration of new prototypes and new products including complete robotic systems, manipulators, instruments, accessories, and endoscopes
• Analyze complex electro-mechanical devices for dynamic safety and clinical risk
• Implement safety monitoring algorithms based on sound physics and risk analysis
• Participate in clinical observations and experiments to ensure that performance requirements are relevant and realistic
• Adhere to, and contribute to, design control processes, including design reviews, presentations, documentation, and verification and validation testing activities
• Document and pursue intellectual property
• Communicate system architectural choices to the cross functional engineering team
• Improve cross functional workflow and interaction through tool building and teaching others

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1-3 years of people management experience, or 3-5 years of cross-functional technical leadership in a Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineers or equivalent role.
• Strong embedded C/C++ programming capabilities as well as electromechanical and software integration skills.
• Understanding of, and experience in, implementing classical and modern servo control systems.
• Strong engineering intuition for mechatronic systems, combined with detailed and data-oriented approach, to develop and push designs to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to facilitate robust decisions.
• Passion for product quality and continuous improvements across multiple functions.

Required Education and Training

• Masters in robotics related engineering field, with 6 years of experience in control of mechatronic systems, or Ph.D. in robotics related engineering field with 3 years of experience in control of mechatronic systems.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with design control processes.  Prior experience in product development under medical device standards (such as ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and IEC 62304), is a plus.

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will 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.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will 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.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.