Intuitive · 7 hours ago
Senior Manufacturing Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $260K/yr
6+ years expIntuitive Surgical is dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness. The Senior Manufacturing Software Engineer will play a key role in developing software and algorithms for custom semi-automated electro-mechanical systems, collaborating closely with various engineering teams to ensure product performance and reliability.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
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
Understand products’ operations and controls, and develop the means to ensure their integrity in volume production
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
Qualification
Required
Strong proficiency in modern programming languages, frameworks and tools (C#/Python is a plus)
Solid understanding of OOP/OOD/Design Patterns/SW Architecture
Passionate about technologies and loves programming
Ability to map, design, develop, and test software solutions from inception to launch
Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
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
Motivated to continually improve best practices
Ability to work with vague and dynamic requirements
Excellent ability to communicate effectively (verbal and non-verbal) with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Foster strong sense of team with peers through solicitation of feedback and constructive contribution to review sessions
Experience in mentoring junior engineers
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
Bachelor's or master's in engineering (Software Engineering or Computer Science preferred)
6+ years of software design and development experience (higher degree can offset years of experience)
Preferred
Strong industry experience in architecture and development of scalable, production quality software systems
Fully understand Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Familiarity with data engineering, especially for industrial domain
Experience developing robotic or electro-mechanical systems, including control systems
Experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated engineering environment
Knowledge of software security principles and practices is plus
Knowledge of control systems and industrial automation protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP) is plus
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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