Robotics Control & Algorithms Engineer

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking Systems Analysts (Robotic Algorithms and Control) to design, develop, and support motion control for daVinci Surgical systems. You will implement control algorithms, validate safety measures, and contribute to cross-disciplinary engineering efforts to ensure high performance and reliability.

The role requires strong C/C++ experience, MATLAB familiarity, and a track record of delivering complete control solutions in mechatronic systems.

Qualifications

• Theoretical training in and experience implementing classical and modern servo control systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design of new surgical platforms and instruments through control system analysis and software development.
• Implement motion control algorithms.
• Apply control theory to the design and verification of mechatronic and tele-robotic systems.
• Create safety monitoring algorithms based on sound physics.
• Participate in clinical observations and experiments to ensure that performance requirements are relevant and realistic.
• Document and pursue intellectual property.
• Communicate system performance to the organization as a whole.
• Improve group work-flow through tool building and teaching others.
• Support and track system performance as it moves from design to production.

Skills

Servo control systems

Embedded C programming

C++ development

Engineering intuition

Mechatronics

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Quality mindset

Education

Master’s degree or PhD or equivalent experience

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Intuitive Surgical in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking Systems Analysts (Robotic Algorithms and Control) to design, develop, and support motion control for daVinci Surgical systems. You will implement control algorithms, validate safety measures, and contribute to cross-disciplinary engineering efforts to ensure high performance and reliability.

The role requires strong C/C++ experience, MATLAB familiarity, and a track record of delivering complete control solutions in mechatronic systems.