Sr. Manufacturing Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, from first principles, how a first-of-its-kind surgical robot is tested in production – there
is no industry template to copy, so you'll shape the test strategy, architecture, and standards the
team builds on
• Develop manufacturing tests for robotic subassemblies and systems, working closely with R&D
from early development through design transfer
• Own and maintain deployed manufacturing tests, including updates, bug fixes, and support on
the production line
• Derive manufacturing software test requirements from higher-level product and design
requirements provided by R&D, with traceability between them
• Lead verification and validation of manufacturing test software, including protocols, execution,
and reports
• Design and develop hardware-in-the-loop test systems to automate software and hardware
testing
• Develop test methods at the hardware/software interface, such as brake calibration, encoder
and brake health checks, and motion and sensor characterization
• Implement tools to retrieve and analyze device and controller data (eg. logs and diagnostics
over EtherCAT)
• Support bring-up, debug, and commissioning of manufacturing test fixtures and equipment
• Deliver manufacturing test readiness on schedule for planned development, verification, and
clinical builds
• Manage test software releases so that updates are versioned, verified before reaching the line,
and rolled out without disrupting production
• Analyze test data using scripting tools (eg. Python) to identify trends, anomalies, and yield
drivers
• Influence firmware/software teams to implement diagnostic hooks and manufacturing-friendly
features
• Document and communicate work through design reviews and released documents as part of
the product development process
• Identify gaps and pitch in as needed to ensure the team meets its goals and objectives
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in test development, debugging, and best practices

What you'll need:

•Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics,
Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, medical device or similar safety critical system
experience preferred (higher degree can offset years of experience)
• Experience with Python and C++
• Proficiency with software development practices: version control (Git), code reviews, and
release management
• Proven experience working at the hardware/software interface – motors, encoders, brakes,
sensors, and motion control
• Experience designing and building hardware-in-the-loop or automated test systems
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (eg. EtherCAT, CAN, serial) and lab
instrumentation (DAQs, power supplies, oscilloscopes)
• Hands-on debugging of integrated electro-mechanical systems using schematics, logs, and
instrumentation
• Experience deriving test requirements and writing and executing test protocols and reports
• Familiarity with Linux and robotics software frameworks (eg. ROS) preferred
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and software validation (eg. ISO 13485, IEC 62304, 21
CFR 820) preferred
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, and Production teams
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Eagerness to learn and push the envelope to bring a novel surgical robotic platform to market