Mechanical Engineer, Instruments - Future Opportunity

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a future opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Instruments. At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission to make minimally invasive care life-enhancing. We use ingenuity and intelligent technology to expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we aim to build an inclusive and diverse team committed to making a difference. For over 25 years, we have collaborated with hospitals and care teams globally to address complex healthcare challenges and advance possibilities. Intuitive's success is driven by individuals from diverse backgrounds, believing that great ideas can emerge from anywhere. We foster an inclusive culture built on diversity of thought and mutual respect, empowering team members to perform their best as their authentic selves. Our culture is fueled by passionate individuals dedicated to making an impact. Our team members are characterized by their integrity, strong learning capacity, energy to execute, and diverse real-world experiences that foster innovative thinking. We actively invest in our team members' long-term growth to support their advancement of our mission and achievement of their highest potential. Join a team dedicated to making significant progress for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Requirements

Typical minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors, minimum 3 years with a Masters.
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams.
Familiarity with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971.
Experience with rapid prototyping methods for instruments, components, and fixtures, including 3D printing and machining of plastics and metals.
Experience/exposure to flexible catheter design, including material selection and common fabrication methods to at least a few of the following areas: polymer processing, reinforcement structures, adhesive/thermal/mechanical joining, electromechanical integration etc.).
Proficiency in CAD-based mechanical design (SolidWorks preferred).
Experience working with suppliers.
Ability to work independently under limited supervision while knowing when to escalate.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience with flexible electromechanical device development is a strong plus.
Experience with energy delivery devices is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work in a small, cross-functional project team to design, develop, and verify new concepts for advanced energy catheters and/or flexible electromechanical instruments and related accessories (e.g., medical cables).
Develop, implement, test, and document new solutions, processes, and designs according to corporate standards and departmental operating procedures, with guidance from senior engineers.
Perform hands-on assembly and testing of devices to support proof of concept, design development, pre-clinical, and V&V activities; proactively communicate findings and flag issues to the immediate team.
Support investigation and determine root cause of emerging design or manufacturing defects/failures.
Development and documentation of design and manufacturing documentation including inspection procedures, assembly instructions, test methods, purchase specifications, BOMs, part and assembly drawings using appropriate change control procedures.
Collaborate with the clinical engineering team to assess product concepts and support tradeoff analysis of proposed designs and feature sets.
Observe clinical cases and participate in interviews with clinical experts to inform designs; provide support for pre-clinical labs and clinical cases.
Establish individual goals consistent with overall project goals.
Performs other duties as required to support the company's overall strategy and goals.