SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Senior Controls Engineer will work within the R&D engineering team to develop and support the next-generation minimally invasive surgical robotic platform.
This Senior Engineer will participate in system-level R&D in a fast-paced environment, providing advanced technical expertise and solutions to complex engineering problems. S/he will collaborate with various subsystem function leads and project engineers in establishing system-level controls requirements and architecture. S/he will be responsible for design, analysis, and implementation of advanced controls and safety functions. S/he will also collaborate with the various engineering disciplines to create controls designs, project schedules, test plans, and other project documentation from the concept phase through successful product launch. The Senior Engineer is expected to work independently and as a part of a team in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting controls development efforts for the next-generation MIS platform, including:
- Design, model, evaluate algorithms for real-time motion control
- Test and tune open- and closed-loop controls algorithms and parameters.
- Develop and utilize simulations and models. Evaluate tools, technologies, architectures, models, and test results.
- Make key technical decisions. Participate in design reviews for multiple subsystems, and contribute to technical decisions that result in a robust, safe, maintainable, serviceable and cost effective system.
- Collaborate with lead engineers to define subsystem requirements and acceptance criteria. Work with Integration & Test team to develop Verification & Validation protocols and assess results.
- Create cutting-edge solutions that are novel, creative, and effective.
- Provide input to other platform teams. Work with customers, vendors, or other technical or non-technical stakeholders to assess controls needs and performance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education required/ preferred: A minimum of BS in Controls Engineering or equivalent (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering) with appropriate experience. MS or PhD strongly preferred.
Work Experience:
• BS with 5-6 years of experience, MS with 3-4 years of experience, or PhD
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and analyzing control systems for highly accurate, multi-sensor, multi-actuator systems
Skills/Competencies:
• Experience with control design and implementation, including:
o Familiarity with multi-body kinematics and dynamics (and use of Matlab for analysis) o Design of position, velocity and torque controllers o Implementing and tuning high-performance feedback control in software o Signal processing experience (discrete/digital methods and algorithms) o Proficient user of modeling & simulation software (Matlab/Simulink preferred)
• Demonstrated skills in managing priorities
• Experience working with multiple teams on concurrent, interdependent projects
Preferred Experience:
• Software o Proficiency with C++ implementing fast control loops, particularly those involving motors and sensors o Comfortable with common development tools: environments, compilers, build management software, debugging and source control tools, etc.
o Comfortable debugging hardware/software challenges.
• Experience with relevant technologies including:
o Mechatronics o Mechanical engineering (particularly high-accuracy motor-controlled mechanisms) o Electrical engineering (particularly networked / embedded computing elements) o Sensors and actuators o Previous experience with robotics and multi-DOF kinematic chains o Redundant and safety-critical systems o Force and tactile feedback o Surgical devices/instruments
• Knowledge of surgery/minimally invasive surgery
• ISO 60601, 62304. Well-versed in medical product R&D and clinical/regulatory process
• Working experience in full-lifecycle engineering programs and processes
• Hands-on experience with real-time software is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of anatomy and/or medical and surgical procedures is a plus
Other Skills:
Fluency in English required (German a plus)
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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