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Data Labeling Specialist
Aerotek
San Jose, CA
- $30 USD / hour
…robotics team that's helping shape the future of intelligent automation. You'll play a critical role behind the scenes by reviewing and analyzing real-world data collected from advanced…
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Master Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
Moreno Valley, CA
- $83,200 to $93,600 USD / year
Why Work Here?You will join a high-performance maintenance team that works with advanced automation and large-scale material-handling systems, providing continual opportunities to grow your…
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Product Manager, Machine Tending
Formic
Chicago, IL · Bolingbrook, IL
The Automation Engineering Team is responsible for delivering robotics-driven automation deployments across a wide range of customer applications. The team partners cross-functionally to…
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Product Manager, Machine Tending
Formic
San Francisco, CA · Oakland, CA
The Automation Engineering Team is responsible for delivering robotics-driven automation deployments across a wide range of customer applications. The team partners cross-functionally to…
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Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
Madison, WI
- $28 to $36 USD / hour
…technology-driven environment with access to formal training on high-speed automation and robotic equipment. The organization offers strong upward mobility, with many employees advancing…
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Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer
Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Pueblo, CO
- $115,000 to $140,000 USD / year
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of automation solutions including robotic work cells, machine vision systems, and machine learning-driven process optimization to improve…
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Director, Customer Success Technology & AI Operations
Modernizing Medicine, Inc.
Remote, United States
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Distinguished Hardware Development Engineer, Atlas
Boston Dynamics, Inc.
Waltham, MA
…can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse…
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Manufacturing Weld Engineer
Actalent
Franklin, WI
- $55 to $70 USD / hour
Provide technical support to Sales and Estimating for new business opportunities that involve welding, automation, tooling, or capital equipment, including input on process feasibility and…
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2027 Applied Science Internship - Robotics - United States
Amazon.com Services LLC
Westborough, MA · Sunnyvale, CA · Seattle, WA · Bellevue, WA · North Reading, MA · New York, NY
We’re looking for current PhD students with a passion for robotic research and applications to join us in 2027 as Robotics Applied Scientist II Interns/Co-ops to shape the future of…
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Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
Forest Lake, MN
- $65,000 to $73,320 USD / year
…work on a wide variety of equipment and technologies, from robotic manufacturing cells and hydraulic systems to PLC-controlled automation and industrial electrical systems.This isn't a role…
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Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
Chesapeake, VA
- $32.5 USD / hour
…environment where you receive formal training on high-speed automation and robotic equipment, supporting ongoing skills development and career growth. There is strong upward mobility, with…
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Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
Virginia Beach, VA
- $32.5 USD / hour
…environment where you receive formal training on high-speed automation and robotic equipment, supporting ongoing skills development and career growth. There is strong upward mobility, with…
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Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Hauppauge, NY
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Software Development Engineer - Equipment Control
Intuitive
Sunnyvale, CA
The Automation, Equipment and Test (AET) Team is responsible for making the robots that make the robots. We develop and maintain equipment, fixtures, and tooling that optimize and…
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Shipping/Receiving Associate - Easley, SC
The Raymond Corporation
Easley, SC
Carolina Handling, a Raymond Dealer, is one of the largest automation systems integrators in the world. We specialize in providing turnkey solutions for warehouses, distribution centers,…
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Software Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales)
ibml
Birmingham, AL
Experience in Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), OCR, Document AI, Content Services, Workflow Automation, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), or Business Process Management (BPM).
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Associate Scientist, Global Sample Management
USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.
Boston, MA
· Demonstrated experience designing workflows and programming methods for robotic sample storage, liquid-handling, and laboratory automation systems.
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Controls Engineer
Actalent
Austin, TX
- $50 to $69.23 USD / hour
…Engineer role focuses on driving functional safety for complex robotic construction systems from concept through certification. You will own system-level safety activities, including hazard…
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Systems Engineer
Actalent
Austin, TX
- $50 to $69.23 USD / hour
…Engineer role focuses on driving functional safety for complex robotic construction systems from concept through certification. You will own system-level safety activities, including hazard…
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Robotics Software Development Engineer, Fauna
Amazon.com Services LLC
New York, NY
- Define technical roadmaps and drive innovation in robotic software development, including production-level SDKs for developer use.
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Senior Principal Workflow Automation Expert
(FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.
United States
- $119,700 to $222,300 USD / year
…technology solutions that improve workflows, such as software applications, systems integrations, robotic process automation, laboratory automation or AI-enabled…
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Data Engineer
Thomson Reuters Special Services LLC
McLean, VA · DC
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a national security clearance
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Electro-Mechanical Assembler
Novanta Corporation
El Monte, CA
This position is part of Novanta’s Robotics & Automation business unit. Robotics & Automation is the world’s leading developer of robotic end of arm technologies.
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Digital Automation Systems Operator
Ricoh Americas Corporation
Dallas, TX
Must possess technical skills to troubleshoot and operate client systems / Remediate issues to ensure high-level system performance

Intuitive

Software Development Engineer - Equipment Control

Sunnyvale, CA, United States

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Experience: Minimum 5 years of software design and development experience (higher degree can offset years of experience)
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 13, 2026

Original job description

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.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient safety as our highest priority. The Automation, Equipment and Test (AET) Team is responsible for making the robots that make the robots. We develop and maintain equipment, fixtures, and tooling that optimize and streamline the manufacturing process of instruments and accessories. This candidate will play a key role as part of the AET team to enable the design and manufacturing of new surgical robotic systems, instruments, and accessories. This engineer will develop software and algorithms for custom semi-automated electro-mechanical systems that assure products’ performance, reliability and safety. Additionally, this candidate will provide team members with technical leadership and contribute to architecture of manufacturing platform and applications. The position will require close collaboration with product development teams, systems analysts, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality engineers to build a coherent diagnostic strategy and develop software to implement that strategy.

Essential Job Duties:

This role requires but is not limited to:

Design, develop, and implement software solutions for equipment that builds and tests medical devices such as robotic systems, instruments and accessories
Build and maintain software infrastructures that enable value extraction from the data generated
Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity
Understand products’ operations and controls, and develop the means to ensure their integrity in volume production
Document, direct and perform IQ/OQ/PQ and DQ validation activities on manufacturing equipment
Develop, document and follow good software development practices
Work independently to overcome roadblocks with minimum guidance
Take ownership of manufacturing software and work with cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion
Support and enhance existing production software
Mentor less experienced engineers

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

Strong proficiency in modern programming languages, frameworks and tools (C#/Python is a plus)
Solid understanding of OOA/OOD/OOP/Design Patterns/SW Architecture
Passionate about technologies and loves programming
Ability to map, design, develop, and test software solutions from inception to launch
Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Experience in integrating software with hardware components such as PLCs, sensors, and robotics
Experience in System Level Design and Software Platform design
A track record in driving, planning, executing, and delivering projects and proactively communicating about progress, roadblocks
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies
Motivated to continually improve best practices
Ability to work with vague and dynamic requirements
Excellent ability to communicate effectively (verbal and non-verbal) with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Foster strong sense of team with peers through solicitation of feedback and constructive contribution to review sessions
Ability to technically lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and support, and drive team projects
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues

Required Education and Training:

Bachelor’s or master’s in engineering (Software Engineering or Computer Science preferred)
Minimum 5 years of software design and development experience (higher degree can offset years of experience)

Working Conditions

Able to work with computers and equipment over extended periods.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Strong industry experience in architecture and development of scalable, production quality software systems
Fully understand Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Familiarity with data engineering, especially for industrial domain
Experience developing robotic or electro-mechanical systems, including control systems
Experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated engineering environment
Knowledge of software security principles and practices is plus
Knowledge of control systems and industrial automation protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP) is plus

Additional Information

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. Mandatory Notices 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. Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. We 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. This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on

business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.

Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the

candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at HRHelpNow@intusurg.com. 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 compensation ranges are listed.

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