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Manufacturing Software Engineer

On-site Full-time

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Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:Proficient in modern programming languages, frameworks, and tools, with a strong emphasis on C# and Python. Thorough understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), object-oriented design (OOD), design patterns, and software architecture. A genuine passion for technology and software development. Ability to conceptualize, design, develop, and test software solutions from the ground up. Demonstrated judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques for achieving results. Experience integrating software with hardware components such as PLCs, sensors, and robotics. Proven experience in planning, executing, and delivering projects while effectively communicating progress and obstacles. Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies. Driven to enhance best practices continuously. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while also being self-sufficient.

About the job

Primary Function of Position:

Become part of Intuitive Surgical, a pioneering team committed to leveraging advanced technology to enhance patient outcomes through improved surgical precision and reduced invasiveness, with patient safety as our foremost concern.

As a member of the Automation, Equipment and Test (AET) Team, you will contribute to creating the robotics that manufacture robotics. Your role will involve the design, development, and maintenance of equipment, fixtures, and tooling that optimize and enhance the manufacturing processes of surgical instruments and accessories.

This position is pivotal in advancing the design and production of new surgical robotic systems and related instruments. You will develop software and algorithms for custom semi-automated electro-mechanical systems, ensuring product performance, reliability, and safety. Close collaboration with product development teams, systems analysts, electrical and mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality engineers will be essential to establish a coherent diagnostic strategy and implement effective software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement software solutions for manufacturing equipment that constructs and tests medical devices, including robotic systems and accessories.

  • Construct and sustain software infrastructures that facilitate value extraction from generated data.

  • Analyze and refine manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, lower costs, and elevate productivity.

  • Comprehend product operations and controls, and create methods to ensure their integrity during high-volume production.

  • Document, direct, and execute IQOQPQ and DQ validation activities on manufacturing equipment.

  • Establish, document, and adhere to best practices in software development.

  • Independently navigate challenges with minimal supervision.

  • Assume ownership of manufacturing software and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion.

  • Support and upgrade existing production software.

About Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical began with a simple yet transformative idea: could surgery be conducted in a way that is less invasive and allows for quicker recovery? Nearly three decades later, this vision continues to inspire our work. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our innovative technologies—such as the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have redefined patient care for millions around the globe. We are a diverse team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators, united by a singular goal: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more compassionate. Our daily efforts empower care teams to operate with heightened precision and facilitate faster patient recovery, ultimately enhancing health outcomes worldwide. The challenges we address require creativity, rigor, and teamwork. Although demanding, the work we do is profoundly meaningful—every enhancement contributes to the potential to save lives.

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