Senior Manufacturing Software Engineer — Healthcare Robotics

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in Sunnyvale seeks an experienced software engineer to join the Automation, Equipment and Test (AET) team. You will design and implement software for equipment that builds and tests medical devices, and help modernize manufacturing platforms.

Collaborate with product development, electrical, mechanical, and quality engineers to ensure performance, reliability, and safety. The role requires mentoring junior engineers and a strong SDLC background; onsite work with

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages, frameworks and tools (C#/Python is a plus).
• Solid understanding of OOP/OOD/Design Patterns/Software Architecture.
• Experience in integrating software with hardware components such as PLCs, sensors, and robotics.
• Experience in driving, planning, executing, and delivering projects and proactively communicating about progress, roadblocks.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions for equipment that builds and tests medical devices such as robotic systems, instruments and accessories.
• Build and maintain software infrastructures that enable value extraction from the data generated.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
• Document, direct and perform IQOQPQ and DQ validation activities on manufacturing equipment.
• Develop, document and follow good software development practices.
• Work independently to overcome roadblocks with minimum guidance.
• Take ownership of manufacturing software and work with cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion.
• Support and enhance existing production software.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

C# / Python

OOP / OOD / Design Patterns

Hardware integration

Project delivery

Communication

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or master's in engineering

Tools

Modbus

OPC

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in Sunnyvale seeks an experienced software engineer to join the Automation, Equipment and Test (AET) team. You will design and implement software for equipment that builds and tests medical devices, and help modernize manufacturing platforms.

Collaborate with product development, electrical, mechanical, and quality engineers to ensure performance, reliability, and safety. The role requires mentoring junior engineers and a strong SDLC background; onsite work with