Job description

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. 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. Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws. 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. 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.

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Primary Function of Position
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
Web technologies such as HTML, Javascript, RESTful APIs, JSON, Sockets

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