Sr Robotic Algorithm & Controls Engineer

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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Robotics

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Robotics & Digital Solutions, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Senior Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer This position is located in Santa Clara, CA.

At J&J Robotics we're changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers' abilities and improve patients' diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. J&J Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cincinnati, and Seattle. You'll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals' skills and improves patient outcomes.

The Senior Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer will work with the rest of the Robotics and Control team as well as the Clinical, SW, Hardware and Systems Engineering teams to bring to life the control of the surgical robot and instruments. We are a group of highly motivated roboticists working on the development of algorithms and productions level software that live at the heart of a complex electromechanical surgical system. We are responsible for a vast set of robotic functions: kinematic & dynamic analysis, motion generation, control algorithms, dynamic system response, tracking performance, rigorous software development etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and test robotic and control algorithms for complex electromechanical systems
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, systems and clinical engineers to implement and test various algorithms
• Effectively develop C++ software in a real-time, safety critical environment
• Actively participate in algorithmic, control, mechanical design discussions and code reviews
• Conduct detailed investigations of data collected on the system
• Assist w/ regulatory filings such as FDA 510(k) in accordance with Quality guidelines

Qualifications

Education:

One of the following combinations of years of experience and education are required:

A.) a B.S. degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, EE, ME, or equivalent) combined with 6 years of relevant post-academic experience OR

B.) a M.S. degree in a technical discipline combined with 4 years of relevant post-academic experience OR

C.)a PhD in a technical discipline combined with 2 years of relevant post-academic experience

Qualifications continued...

• Strong programming experience in C++, Python and/or Matlab is required
• Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals, serial manipulator design, kinematics & dynamics and controls required
• Strong fundamentals in classical and safety critical control is required.
• Demonstrable experience applying a data driven and scientific approach to engineering problems is required.
• Outstanding communication skills is strongly preferred
• Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, aerospace, automotive) is preferred.
• Advanced degree in Robotics, CS, EE, ME, or related field is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with surgical robotics or complex electromechanical systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in LLMs and ML techniques to enable innovation in advanced projects is preferred but not absolutely required.
• Ability to travel up to 5%, domestic and international is required

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $125,000 - $201,250.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Required Skills:

C++ Programming Language, Control Algorithms, Kinematics, Robotic Manipulators, Safety Critical Systems

Preferred Skills:

Computer Programming, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Critical Thinking, Data Science, Industrial Robotics, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Manufacturing Technologies, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Prototyping, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Robotic Automation, Robotic Control Software, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$125,000.00 - $201,250.00

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