Intuitive is hiring: Sr Manufacturing Software Engineer in Blacksburg

Company DescriptionAt Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.Job DescriptionPrimary Function of the PositionThe successful candidate will design, implement, debug, and verify embedded and PC software necessary for the automated production of new robotic surgical platforms. As a member of the engineering team, the successful candidate will work closely with other engineers to design and develop robotic test fixtures supporting component testing from the research phase to product development and manufacturing. The engineer must excel in a high-energy, focused, small-team environment and have a commitment to high product quality.Essential Job Duties Possess wide-range of experience, uses professional concepts and company goals to resolve complex issues in creative and effective waysAbility to represent function/department at the highest levels, including executives and senior managementWork on a cross-functional team to design, implement, document and qualify software to be used in robotic fixtures on an automated manufacturing lineCollaborate with the product team, hardware/software developers, and manufacturing engineers to develop comprehensive diagnostic software to ensure devices meet specific requirementsAssist in the development of formal manufacturing process instructions that use software to perform testsEnsure FDA compliance through documentation, unit testing, peer reviews, and validation of software outputSupport manufacturing engineers in verification and validation activitiesQualificationsRequired Skills and ExperienceHands-on engineering experience with proven ability to work well in a team environmentProven ability to isolate and debug hardware and software problemsA passion for creating robust and reliable productsExcellent written and oral communications skillsRequired Education and TrainingMinimum BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering, or similar field relating to robotics or electro-mechanical systemsMinimum 8 years of development experience in manufacturing engineering, test engineering, diagnostics software, or embedded software developmentPreferred Skills and ExperienceExperience with NI LabViewEmbedded Linux developmentMotor or robotic control system developmentExperience in an ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or medical device manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with regulated Quality Systems, especially medical device regulationsAdditional InformationDue 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 Employment 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.We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.EEO and AA PolicyWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.