Mechanical Design Engineer

Intuitive • Sunnyvale, CA

99d

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer works in cross-functional teams to develop, document, and validate new product designs of the da Vinci® Surgical System as well as improve existing designs to meet the needs of our customers.

Requirements

• Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, analysis, debug, verification, and transfer to manufacturing
• Understand concepts of design input, design output, requirement traceability, and FMEA risk analysis
• Technical expertise with mechanism design, robotics and/or medical products
• Mechanical analysis including statics, dynamics, kinematics, stress, fatigue, thermal, and reliability
• Design, analyze and document components, structures, and mechanical assemblies in SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Strong understanding of component or material selection criteria, and design for reliability and manufacturability
• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes with emphasis on high-volume processes (PIM and MIM)
• Technical communication skills with suppliers
• Proficient in GD&T and tolerance stack analysis
• Strong hands-on prototyping skills such as 3D Printing and machine shop equipment
• Designing and executing experiments on strength or function
• Capable of using MATLAB to create or modify test scripts and system software
• Proficiency in failure analysis tools
• Manufacturing process development and creation of assembly instructions
• Demonstrated excitement to learn and quickly analyze tough technical problems
• Passion for creating robust, reliable products with a strong commitment to quality
• Sense of shared responsibility and reward
• Detail oriented and meticulous in documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral) across all levels and organizations
• Skilled in digital collaboration tools in hybrid team environment

Responsibilities

• Create new product architectures for next generation instruments
• Conceptualize and analyze complex electro-mechanical assemblies, create theoretical models, conduct empirical confirmation and perform computer assisted simulations
• Design and develop mechanical parts and assemblies, with careful consideration for mechanical design, kinematics, materials (plastics & metals), and manufacturability
• Create product functional requirements and design specifications
• Perform design FMEA and support other risk analyses (clinical, process, supplier)
• Develop and perform component verification testing and product validation testing
• Provide engineering support to Manufacturing, Clinical, and Test Engineering teams to facilitate transfer of designs
• Work collaboratively with remote/hybrid team members and multi-disciplinary teams

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree