Equipment Engineering - Software

About the role

Primary Function of Position

You'll play a key role on the Multiport Test Engineering team to enable the manufacturing of a new generation of surgical robots. You will develop automated, mechatronic-centric manufacturing tests and diagnostic software that assures the calibration, performance, and safety of robot subsystems. The position will require close collaboration with product development teams, systems analysts, electrical test fixture engineers, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, and contract manufacturers to build a comprehensive test strategy and deliver automated manufacturing test software.

Essential Job Duties

• Take ownership of manufacturing test fixtures, software, and test system quality
• Develop a deep technical understanding of product operation, control and testing algorithms
• Design, document, and qualify systems and test software for use in manufacturing new robot subsystems
• Work independently to overcome roadblocks with minimum guidance
• Troubleshoot production line issues
• Improve the manufacturing test capability through new technology, software and analytics

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in hardware-oriented software development with a bachelor's degree (or 3 years with a master's degree)
• Experience developing or testing robotic or electro-mechanical systems, including control systems and mechatronics
• Experience with design and development of Windows PC or Web user interfaces
• Proficient in object-oriented Python
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Drives projects to completion
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Intellectually curious and passionate
• High emotional intelligence and solid people skills

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Software Engineering or related program

Working Conditions

• None

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Web technologies such as HTML, Javascript, RESTful APIs, JSON, Sockets
• Familiarity with Matlab, SQL database, Linux-based Operating Systems
• Automated product or software testing
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated engineering environment
• Experience working in a product manufacturing environment
• Quality Systems experience, preferably in a medical device environment.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government's licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan ("TCP") (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee's start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.

Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.