Senior Robotics Systems Analyst - Algorithms & Controls

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking Systems Analysts (Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineers) to advance the safety and quality of the da Vinci surgical system. You will work on robotic algorithms, controls, and instrument development, collaborating across clinical, mechanical, and design teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of control systems, robot kinematics, and mechanical systems, with opportunities to lead and influence project outcomes in a fully onsite environment in Sunnyvale, CA.

Qualifications

• Minimum PhD (preferred) or MS in robotics-related field.
• 5 years minimum of experience in a robotics-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own tele-operated motion of robotic instruments.
• Ensure motion fidelity through collaboration with clinical and mechanical design teams.
• Modify and tune algorithms to optimize motion fidelity in clinical environments.
• Implement features to support new instrument development with prototype iteration.
• Perform risk analysis and document requirements for FDA approvals.
• Analyze field data to improve performance and stability of instruments.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to develop automated calibration and test rigs.
• Lead cross-disciplinary issues with broad technical ownership.

Skills

Mechanical analysis

Servo control systems

Robot kinematics

C/C++

MATLAB

Hardware/software integration

Communication skills

Independent work

Technical leadership

Education

PhD or MS in robotics-related field

5+ years robotics experience

Tools

CAD tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking Systems Analysts (Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineers) to advance the safety and quality of the da Vinci surgical system. You will work on robotic algorithms, controls, and instrument development, collaborating across clinical, mechanical, and design teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of control systems, robot kinematics, and mechanical systems, with opportunities to lead and influence project outcomes in a fully onsite environment in Sunnyvale, CA.