Intuitive · 16 hours ago
Robotics & Controls Engineering Intern
Sunnyvale, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$73/hr - $82/hrIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, committed to transforming healthcare for millions of patients. The Robotics & Controls Engineering Intern will play a crucial role in the design, development, and support of products within the da Vinci Surgery product line, focusing on tele-robotic motion control algorithms and ensuring high quality and reliability in product delivery.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Design, develop, implement, and test key product control and safety software algorithms including calibration and diagnostics
Analyze complex medical electro-mechanical devices and servo control systems for safety and clinical risk, anticipate potential failure modes, and provide risk mitigation strategies
Design experimentation that untangles complex dependencies and drives understanding of key relationships
Qualification
Required
Theoretical training in and experience implementing classical and modern servo control systems
Possess embedded C programming capabilities as well as hardware, software, and mechanism integration skills
Be guided by engineering intuition for mechatronic systems and at the same time be detail oriented and able to develop and push a single solution to completion
Excel in a high-energy team and demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Work autonomously while simultaneously balancing collaboration on project planning and communication
Show passion for product quality and continuous improvements
Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship
Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June
Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Robotics degree-seeking program at the Doctorate level. Masters level students would also be considered based on specific relevant experience
Benefits
Market-competitive compensation packages
Benefits
Housing allowance
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
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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