Managing Staff Mechanical Engineer

Intuitive•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Managing Staff, Systems Mechanical Engineering Join Intuitive’s Future Forward Team — Sunnyvale, CA At Intuitive, we’re transforming healthcare through innovative robotic surgical platforms that enhance patient outcomes and redefine surgical care. Our Future Forward team is a passionate, cross-functional group pioneering surgical robotics platforms. We’re seeking a Managing Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead system mechanical engineering efforts for novel robotic capital equipment design in an exciting new clinical application. Why Join Us? Lead the end-to-end development of groundbreaking surgical robotic system hardware — from concept and prototyping through manufacturing and commercialization. Collaborate closely with clinicians and interdisciplinary teams (software, electrical, controls) to deliver innovative, integrated solutions. Drive technical strategy and provide hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Take part in early architecture decisions and help determine the shape of a new system and product portfolio that will reduce surgical invasiveness and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
5+ years’ experience managing engineering teams
7+ years designing complex mechanical products, preferably in human interface devices or robotics.
Deep expertise in mechanical design, materials selection, manufacturing processes, CAD modeling, and prototype development.
Proven experience with executing development projects in heavily regulated environments; for example, experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and other medical device regulatory standards.
Strong project and program management skills with a track record of delivering products on time and within budget.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence across teams and leadership levels.
Passion for solving challenging engineering problems and delivering patient-impacting innovations.

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a small, high-performing team of mechanical engineers focused on robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery.
Operate with a “player-coach” approach, tackling challenging technical problems yourself with creativity, rigorous engineering analysis, and an exemplary rapid design iteration process.
Oversee all phases of mechanical design, from prototype development to testing and through validation to ensure robust, reliable products.
Lead cross-functional projects, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and risk to deliver on aggressive development goals.
Contribute to the identification and execution of strategies for product development, regulatory submissions, and intellectual property creation.
Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement within the team and across functions.
Act as a key technical resource, resolving complex design and manufacturing challenges while integrating multidisciplinary inputs.
Represent the team’s progress and risks to senior leadership, driving transparent and proactive communication.