Intuitive · 1 day ago
Automation Engineer 3
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$149K/yr - $215K/yrIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The Automation Engineer 3 role involves designing advanced systems for automated assembly, deploying test fixtures, and developing software for motion integration and system validation.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Work in an R&D environment designing advanced systems to enable automated assembly of product components
Design and deploy automated test fixtures to support the development of new products
Develop software to integrate motion with feedback systems including machine vision
Assist in the development of processes for automated systems
Work on a cross-functional team to ensure hardware and software meet all requirements
Develop and document software and hardware systems
Develop protocols and perform formal verification and validation of hardware and software releases
Qualification
Required
BS degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer or Industrial Systems Engineering, or similar field related to software, electronics, robotics or electro-mechanical systems
Experience developing software to control fixtures or manufacturing equipment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience testing and troubleshooting hardware and software
A passion for creating robust and reliable products
Preferred
Experience with NI LabVIEW
Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript, etc.) for diagnostic and test automation
Experience with stepper or servo motors, and position feedback
Experience with cameras and vision systems
Experience in mechanical design
Experience with fiber optics
Experience with SolidWorks
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
Founded in 1995
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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