Automation Engineer

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive
. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care
, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion
—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We're a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you're ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare
, you'll find your purpose here.

• Work in an R&D environment designing advanced systems to enable automated assembly of product components
• Design and deploy automated test fixtures to support the development of new products
• Develop software to integrate motion with feedback systems including machine vision
• Assist in the development of processes for automated systems
• Work on a cross‑functional team to ensure hardware and software meet all requirements
• Develop and document software and hardware systems
• Develop protocols and perform formal verification and validation of hardware and software releases

• BS degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer or Industrial Systems Engineering, or similar field related to software, electronics, robotics or electro‑mechanical systems.
• Experience developing software to control fixtures or manufacturing equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience testing and troubleshooting hardware and software
• A passion for creating robust and reliable products

• Experience with NI LabVIEW
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript, etc.) for diagnostic and test automation
• Experience with stepper or servo motors, and position feedback
• Experience with cameras and vision systems
• Experience in mechanical design
• Experience with fiber optics
• Experience with Solid Works

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 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.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:
In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Base Compensation Range Region 1: $149,200 USD - $214,800 USD

Base Compensation Range Region 2: $126,900 USD - $182,500 USD

Shift: Day

Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.