Robotics & Controls Engineering Intern

Intuitive • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

Primary Function of Position Systems Analysts (Robotic Control Engineers) at Intuitive Surgical perform a central role in the design, development, and support of products in the daVinci Surgery product line. Systems Analysts are primarily responsible for the tele-robotic motion control algorithms, robotic manipulator control and safety algorithms for surgical robots and surgical instruments. This responsibility crosses into electrical, mechanical, software, control, user interface, and safety engineering where all the subsystems are integrated together. Systems Analysts strive to provide design input, prove out design improvements, and seek out solutions to subtle and challenging problems in system integration and motion control. Responsibilities include ensuring products are shipping to customers with the highest quality and reliability.

Requirements

• 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.
• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship.
• Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees