Senior Staff Robotic Controls Engineer

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Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, US
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Work flexibility: Onsite Req ID: R536289 Employee type: Full Time Job category: Engineering Travel: 10% Relocation: Yes

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Job description

Stryker’s Mako Robotics division is advancing the field of orthopedic surgery with robotic-assisted technology that enhances surgical precision and patient outcomes. As a Robotics Engineer on our team, you’ll design, develop, and optimize control algorithms, dynamic models, and innovative solutions for the next generation of Mako’s robotic systems. This role work cross-functionally to ensure our robotics platform remains at the forefront of the industry.

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This role is on-site in Weston, FL.

What You Will Do

  • Design and develop control algorithms and software to support advanced robotics functionalities.
  • Create and validate kinematic and dynamic models to enhance the performance and accuracy of the robotic arm.
  • Independently implement complex algorithms, author technical documentation, and drive testing processes to optimize reliability.
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies, providing insights that shape future product innovation.
  • Contribute to cross-functional projects, collaborating with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Clinical teams to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Actively participate in project meetings and design reviews to align objectives and drive successful project outcomes.
  • Identify process improvements and help develop policies and procedures that enhance team efficiency and product quality.

What You Need

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline required
  • 6+ years of industry experience required.
  • Proficiency in advanced control techniques for robotic or haptic systems.
  • Experience in robotic modeling, including kinematics and dynamics.
  • Knowledge of modeling and simulation languages (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink).
  • Familiarity with various sensors, actuators, motors, and controller technologies.

Preferred:

  • Real-time programming skills in C or C++.
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. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. Apply Now
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