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Primary Function of Position

The Director of the Systems Analysis (Robotic Algorithms and Controls) will work with and lead a group of talented and dedicated people who use creative analytic techniques to solve hard problems. You will have a unique position within the company, leading a group that is central to Intuitive’s efforts in robotic algorithms, motion controls, and user interface design focused on Multiport Instruments. The Systems Analysis team owns the software aspects of the “feel” of the instruments and their clinical performance through the design and implementation of the algorithmic, motion control, haptic, and teleoperation aspects of the embedded and ancillary software. Systems Analysis also works in tight collaboration with mechanical engineering to develop the mechanical designs of multiport instruments. Design input comes from a variety of sources, including feedback from surgeons and our clinical engineers. The role supports a broad variety of multiport instrument projects in the new product development stage as well as sustaining projects supporting products currently in the field.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and functionally manage a team capable of developing and executing the Systems Analysis function including, but not limited to:
  • Telepresence system control and dynamics-based safety algorithms
  • Telepresence system signal processing algorithms, including calibration, haptics, friction and gravity compensation, and calibration software used elsewhere in the company
  • Robotic system performance, “feel”, and aspects of user interface, including development of metrics to evaluate.
• Contribute to product design (mechanical and electrical systems) to ensure optimal system performance
• Continuously improve the System Analysis function, applying metrics of performance and comparing against best known practices
• Interface with Software and System Test to develop packages that meet product and company needs, and lead the Systems Analysis team to deliver unit-tested software fulfilling those needs
• Interface with the New Product Development group, providing technical leadership and engineering horsepower to develop and execute projects
• Interface with the Mechanical Engineering function, and contribute to mechanism design and prototype evaluation
• Manage the Systems Analysis team’s evaluation and contribute to Engineering’s clinical evaluation of product functions
• Ensure that intellectual property is safeguarded and developed in a timely fashion; manage the team to proactively generate intellectual property
• Ensure design engineers follow appropriate design history file guidelines per FDA requirements and hold design reviews in accordance with product development procedures
• Establish group priorities and personal work goals consistent with overall product development goals
  • Assign tasks, set priorities, establish metrics and track progress
  • Assess employee performance and provide coaching to improve performance
• Provide administrative leadership / control for planning, staffing, budgeting, and project/program cost tracking.
• Work and align projects and priorities across Business Units.

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training

• Minimum MS or Ph.D. in Robotics, Control, Machine Vision, or related fields
  • Specific knowledge of control theory, and tele-presence system design
• Minimum of 10 years experience controlling complex electro-mechanical systems with embedded software and firmware, preferably including telepresence experience
• Minimum 5 years of proven Engineering Management and ability to work well in a team environment
• Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer
• Proven analysis skills, knowledge of Matlab and analysis tools that drive design excellence
• Detailed knowledge of and experience working with robotic design components including sensors, motors, drive trains and amplifiers.
• Effective project management, planning and change management skills.
• Medical product experience preferred
• Ability to supervise/influence cross functional teams in the design of complex robotic systems
• Experience designing products in a highly regulated environment
• Excellent communication (written, verbal), presentation and documentation skills
• Budgets, project/program cost tracking and other technical management administrative experience
• Effective people management abilities with ability to ensure team success (staffing, productivity)

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 COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

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

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. 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 experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

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 COVID-19.  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.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. 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 experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.