R&D Control & Algorithm Engineer (Surgical Robotics)

SEARCH STAFFING SERVICES PTE. LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative medtech company is hiring an R&D Control & Algorithm Engineer to join their Singapore R&D center. In this role, you will develop cutting-edge algorithms and control strategies for advanced surgical robots that enhance precision and patient safety. Candidates should hold a master's or PhD in a relevant field and have experience in robotic system development. Fluency in Mandarin is preferred for collaboration with the headquarters in China.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics.
• Experience in robotic system development preferred.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms to detect or control surgical instruments.
• Work on kinematics algorithms for master controller.
• Formulate control strategies for robotic systems.

Skills

Robotic kinematics

Dynamics

Control theory

Programming in C/C++

Linux

Education

Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering or related field

Job description

Our client is a fast growing medtech company who is developing advanced surgical robots that make surgical operations safer, faster, and less invasive. With the HQ in China, Singapore houses the R&D center and the local team of researchers and product development engineers works on cutting-edge technology for procedures like biopsies and keyhole surgeries. By combining robotics, AI, and smart design, they’re helping shape the future of surgery — making it more precise and patient-friendly. We are currently hiring for the new headcount of

R&D Control & Algorithm Engineer

(Principal / Senior / Engineer)

Responsibilities

• As part of the Control & Algorithm team; you will be working on cross-functional team projects to develop and deliver new and innovative technical solutions for an advanced flexible robotic surgical system.

• This includes developing algorithms to

• detect or control surgical instruments.

• Kinematics algorithms to control master controller

• Control strategies

Great to have:

• Endoscopic/surgical instrument design, control, or parameters calibration.

• Flexible structure design, control, or parameters calibration.

• Robotic arm (PSM, MTM) control and algorithm development.

Requirements

• You should have a Masters or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering or any related field.

• Familiar with robotic kinematics, dynamics, and control theory.

• Familiar with Linux, familiar with popular programming languages such as C/C++and Matlab;

• Experience in robotic system development, experience with flexible, cable-driven robotic system would be a plus.

• Ability to communicate (speak and write documentation) in Mandarin is preferred as you will be liaising closely with other support departments in China HQ.

• Final position (Principal / Senior / Engineer) offered will commensurate with your years of relevant experience.

Interested applicants, kindly send in a copy of your updated resume in WORD document to [e-mail] stating your current and expected remuneration together with notice period required to current employer.

You can also contact Vincent Low for a confidential discussion at 6749 4236.

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