Sr. Systems Analyst Instruments - ReqCode 536255

Primary Function:
Systems Analysts in the Instrument group are part of the group responsible for developing new surgical instruments for Robotic Surgery. As a Sr. System Analyst, you will be responsible for the analysis of new instrument designs, characterization of prototypes and performance tuning of the motor and drive train that actuates the instruments and the detailed implementation of control algorithms and safety systems for new surgical instruments. This responsibility includes integration and evaluation of fully functional prototypes including formal product testing. You will also provide analytic assistance to other engineering groups to help in the design of mechanisms, software algorithms architecture, and key component selection (processors, sensors, motors, etc.). You will work very closely with mechanical design engineers and clinical engineers in evaluating the instrument performance mechanically as well as clinically. You will write and provide to other engineers productivity tools to evaluate instrument performance which help guide design and development efforts across the team. You will also work to establish and develop manufacturing process as it related to instrument motion performance. Responsibilities for development continue until the products are shipping to customers with the highest quality and reliability.
Roles and Responsibilities
This position has responsibility and authority for:
* Contribute to the design of new instruments through analysis and characterization of prototypes.
* Facilitate mechanical, hardware, and software integration of new prototypes and new products including complete systems, manipulators, and vision.
* Provide critical analysis of robot servo control as it impacts instrument performance.
* Document and communicate intellectual property.
* Perform safety analysis and testing of physical hardware.
* Support and track system performance as it moves from design to manufacturing.
* Give analytical assistance for other engineering issues.
* Improve group work-flow through tool building and teaching others.
* Develop Manufacturing tests to ensure adequate quality and surgical performance of instruments.

Competency Requirements
Competency is based on: education, training, skills and experience. In order to adequately perform the responsibilities of this position the individual must:
* Masters in EE or ME with experience in control aspects of mechatronic systems or PhD in control of mechatronic systems.
* Possess strong Matlab, embedded C programming capabilities as well as hardware, software, and mechanism integration skills. Knowledge of Python would be a plus. Knowledge of electrical and mechanical design principles and CAD tools a plus.
* Understand and have experience implementing standard and modern servo control systems.
* Be detail oriented and able to develop and push a single solution to completion.
* Excel in a high-energy team.
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Work independently while simultaneously balancing collaboration on project planning and communication.
* Show passion for product quality and continuous improvements.
* Possess a determination to get through challenging problems.