Robotics and Controls Engineering Intern
About The Position
Intuitive is seeking a robotics and controls engineering intern for its Future Forward development team, which is working on a next-generation medical robot. The internship focuses on developing and testing algorithms to control novel robotic system and instrument prototypes. The robotics and controls team works at the interface of hardware and software, applying advanced robotic approaches to improve patient outcomes. The intern will contribute to analysis of complex medical electromechanical devices and servo control systems, design and implement scripts for testing and calibration, help develop real-time control algorithms, and document test results and competing design approaches. The internship is full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, for 10–12 weeks beginning in May or June. The intern must be enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship.
Requirements
- 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, for a 10–12 week period starting in May or June.
- Currently enrolled in a Controls, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or similar degree-seeking program at the doctorate level; master's students may also be considered based on specific relevant experience.
- Strong foundational knowledge of motion control algorithms and familiarity with flexible systems and non-conventional actuation schemes.
- Knowledge of software principles, practices, and techniques, including testability, maintainability, and scalability.
- Demonstrated experience in software development.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with the team.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Matlab and C/C++.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to analysis of complex medical electromechanical devices and servo control systems.
- Design and implement scripts to test and calibrate new mechanical designs and evaluate algorithmic approaches.
- Contribute to development of real-time control algorithms.
- Write reports and presentations detailing test results and the pros and cons of competing design approaches.
Benefits
- Benefits
- Housing allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
