Intuitive · 2 hours ago
Sr. Manufacturing Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $260K/yr
8+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The Sr. Manufacturing Software Engineer will develop software and algorithms to ensure the kinematic performance and safety of new surgical robotic instruments, collaborating closely with various engineering teams to implement a coherent diagnostic strategy.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Architect, design and develop software systems that control machines to streamline manufacturing process
Builds and maintain software infrastructures that enable value extraction from the data generated
Understand each new product’s operation and control, and develop the means to ensure their integrity in volume production
Design, document, and qualify software for use in manufacturing new instruments and accessories
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 existing production software
Qualification
Required
Passionate about technologies and love programming
Able to map, develop, and test projects from inception to launch
Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
A track record for planning, executing and delivering on projects
Motivated to continually improve best practices
Adaptable to dynamic requirements
Enjoy the thrill of tackling large complex problems
Good communication and can drive to resolution within constraints
Excellent ability to communicate complex concepts to engineers in different functional areas
Strong programming skill and experience (C#/python is a plus)
Solid understand of OOA/OOD/OOP/Design Patterns
Detail oriented team player
Resourceful problem-solving machine
Foster strong sense of team with peers through solicitation of feedback and constructive contribution to review sessions
Demonstrated technical leadership
Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering (Software Engineering or Computer Science preferred)
8+ years of software development experience (higher degree can offset years of experience)
Able to work with computers and equipment over extended periods
Preferred
Familiarity with web technologies like Restful API, Web services, HTML, CSS, Angular JS is a plus
Familiarity with databases (SQL, No-SQL, etc …)
Experience developing robotic or electro-mechanical systems, including control systems
Strong analytical, time management, interpersonal, listening and communication skills
Experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated engineering environment
Strong industry experience in architecture and development of scalable production quality systems
Fully understand Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Familiarity with Statistical Analysis, Six Sigma, and/or Statistical Process Control are pluses
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
Craig Child
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
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