Automation & Test Software Engineer - Medical Robotics

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking an engineer to join the Automation, Equipment and Test (AET) Team to design software for manufacturing robots and instruments used in medical devices. This role focuses on developing software and algorithms for semi-automated electro-mechanical systems that ensure performance, reliability and safety in production.

Collaboration across product development, systems, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement software for equipment that builds and tests medical devices like robotic systems, instruments and accessories
• Build and maintain software infra to extract value from generated data
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to boost efficiency and cut costs
• Understand product operations/controls; ensure integrity in volume production
• Document and perform IQOQPQ and DQ validation on manufacturing equipment
• Develop, document and follow good software development practices
• Work independently to overcome roadblocks with minimal guidance
• Take ownership of manufacturing software and collaborate across teams
• Support and enhance existing production software

Job description

Intuitive is seeking an engineer to join the Automation, Equipment and Test (AET) Team to design software for manufacturing robots and instruments used in medical devices. This role focuses on developing software and algorithms for semi-automated electro-mechanical systems that ensure performance, reliability and safety in production.

Collaboration across product development, systems, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams is essential.