Systems Analyst Intern

Primary Function of Position

Systems Analysts Intern (Robotic Algorithms and Control Engineers) at Intuitive Surgical strive to create the safest and highest quality robotic system for minimally invasive surgery though rigorous and robust technical analysis.  This Systems Analyst position is responsible for algorithms and controls required to support the development and production of new instruments for the daVinci Surgical System.  Required skills include knowledge of control systems robot kinematics and a solid understanding of mechanical systems.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop and own the teleoperated motion performance of robotic surgical instruments.  Ensuring motion fidelity will involve:
  • working closely with the clinical development team to understand performance requirements
  • working closely with the mechanical design team to optimize the mechanism for motion fidelity
  • using analysis and experimentation to develop a deep understanding of the behavior and limitations of the instrument mechanism
  • modifying and tuning the algorithms to optimize motion fidelity
• Implement features and algorithms to support new instruments such as extending a cutter or forming staples.
• Perform the risk analysis and implementation of safety algorithms. This includes documentation of risks requirements and test protocols to support requests for approval by regulatory agencies such as the FDA.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to develop automated fixtures for calibrating testing and aiding assembly of the instrument.  Additionally determine manufacturing test specifications that will ensure instrument performance.
• Lead by having a breadth of technical knowledge that enables a toplevel view of the entire project.  Using this perspective act as an interface between the various technical specialties.  You are expected to take ownership of issues that cross disciplinary boundaries and use your broad skillset to ensure the success of the project.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrate intuitive understanding of mechanical phenomena with ability to do rigorous analysis.
• C/C and Matlab programming skills as well as hardware software and mechanism integration skills. 
• Knowledge of classical and modern servo control systems.
• Knowledge of serialarm robot kinematics.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Have the ability to work independently and the determination to solve challenging problems.

Required Education and Training

• Current enrollment in a Mechanical or Robotics Engineering or relevant Engineering degreeseeking program at the Doctorate level. Masters level students will also be considered based on specific relevant experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 4 years of experience in a related field
• Knowledge of Python
• Knowledge of statistics
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical design principles and CAD tools

Additional Information :

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 COVID19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

EEO and AA Policy

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide marketcompetitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay (paid at an hourly rate) benefits and a housing allowance. 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 relevant skills and experience for this internship degreeseeking academic program (PhD Masters Bachelors etc) year in school and location. The hourly rate is prorated against the intern program salaries listed and total program compensation will be based on internship duration.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern