Senior Robotic Controls Engineer

About the role

This is an opportunity to work directly on robotic-assisted surgical technology in a hands-on environment. You will be part of a small, specialized controls team contributing to next-generation robotic platform development, while learning from experienced robotics experts and helping accelerate future innovation for Stryker’s Mako product lines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize robotic control algorithms for advanced robotic-assisted surgical platform functionality.
• Develop, model, simulate, and validate robotic control concepts using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
• Create and evaluate kinematic and dynamic models to support robotic arm performance, accuracy, safety, and reliability.
• Translate control algorithms from concept and simulation into platform-ready solutions, working independently or in partnership with controls software engineers.
• Support development of robotic features by understanding workflow, safety, and system-level requirements.
• Conduct algorithm validation, developer-level testing, troubleshooting, and data analysis to ensure controls perform as intended.
• Work hands-on with robotic hardware, sensors, actuators, motors, controllers, and related technologies in a lab environment.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, software, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, and clinical stakeholders to support product development and test activities.
• Support development and maintenance of robotic manufacturing test systems as needed.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical documentation, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is required.
• 2+ years of related experience is required.

Qualifications

• (Preferred - You do NOT need to have ALL of these!) Master’s degree or PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls, or related discipline.
• Experience or strong academic/project background in robotics, mechatronics, control systems, or related technologies.
• Experience with robotic controls, including control algorithm development, modeling, simulation, or validation.
• Experience with robotic modeling concepts, including kinematics and/or dynamics.
• Familiarity with robotic system components such as sensors, actuators, motors, controllers, power systems, or related hardware.
• Ability to work hands-on with robotic systems in a lab-based, on-site environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across hardware, software, and system-level interactions.
• Experience with advanced control techniques for robotic, haptic, motion control, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience with real-time programming or embedded software development in C/C++.
• Experience translating algorithms from simulation into software running on a physical robotic platform.
• Experience with surgical robotics, medical robotics, industrial robotics, autonomous systems, aerospace, automotive, defense, or other complex robotic/electromechanical systems.
• Experience with algorithm validation, formal verification, validation testing, or software development lifecycle activities.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, such as medical device, aerospace, automotive, or defense.

Benefits

• Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.
• Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

Pay

$89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual

Schedule

On-site in Weston, Florida