Sr. Robotics and Controls Engineer

About the role

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

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
• Participate in algorithmic, control, mechanical design discussions and code reviews
• Conduct detailed investigations of data collected on the system
• Aid in regulatory filings such as FDA 510(k) in accordance with Quality guidelines

Requirements

• MSc in CS, EE, ME or equivalent field is required, a PhD is a plus
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working on robotics or other complex electromechanical systems is required
• Strong programming experience in C++, Python and/or Matlab is required
• Solid understanding of serial manipulator design, kinematics & dynamics and controls required
• Strong fundamentals in classical control, safety critical control and controller tuning is required
• Outstanding communication skills is strongly preferred
• Ability to travel up to 5%, domestic and international is required
• Demonstrable experience applying a data driven and scientific approach to engineering problems is required
• Regulated industry experience (medical, aerospace, automotive) is preferable

Qualifications

• MSc in CS, EE, ME or equivalent field is required, a PhD is a plus
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working on robotics or other complex electromechanical systems is required
• Strong programming experience in C++, Python and/or Matlab is required
• Solid understanding of serial manipulator design, kinematics & dynamics and controls required
• Strong fundamentals in classical control, safety critical control and controller tuning is required
• Outstanding communication skills is strongly preferred
• Ability to travel up to 5%, domestic and international is required
• Demonstrable experience applying a data driven and scientific approach to engineering problems is required
• Regulated industry experience (medical, aerospace, automotive) is preferable

Skills

• Electromechanical Design
• Electromechanical Systems
• Kinematics
• Real-Time Systems
• Safety Critical Systems

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 period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Pay

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

Schedule

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