Mechanical Engineer, Flexible Instruments

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Energy, is responsible for technical development of advanced energy products, focusing on mechanical and electrical design of advanced energy catheters and instruments. The role contributes to exploring a novel system concept for a new application of surgical robotics and supports innovative technology development and commercialization. The engineer applies mechanical design fundamentals to component- and subsystem-level design, material, and manufacturing challenges, with guidance from more experienced engineers. The role also contributes to troubleshooting and root cause analysis across disciplines and requires a commitment to high-quality prototypes and products in a focused, small-team environment. The engineer works on a cross-functional team to design, develop, and verify concepts for advanced energy catheters, flexible electromechanical instruments, and accessories. Duties include hands-on assembly and testing, developing and documenting design and manufacturing processes, investigating defects, collaborating with clinical engineers, and participating in clinical observations and pre-clinical and clinical activities. The position is full-time and requires commuting or relocating to Sunnyvale, California, with up to 10% travel and possible international travel.

Requirements

Typically at least 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or at least 3 years with a master's degree.
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams.
Familiarity with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
Experience with rapid prototyping methods for instruments, components, and fixtures, including 3D printing and machining of plastics and metals.
Experience or exposure to flexible catheter design, including material selection and common fabrication methods in at least some of the following: polymer processing, reinforcement structures, adhesive, thermal, or mechanical joining, and electromechanical integration.
Proficiency in CAD-based mechanical design; SolidWorks is preferred.
Experience working with suppliers.
Ability to work independently under limited supervision and recognize when to escalate.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication.
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience.
Must be available to work full-time and commute to or relocate to Sunnyvale, California.
Able to travel up to 10%; some international travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with flexible electromechanical device development.
Experience with energy delivery devices.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and verify concepts for advanced energy catheters, flexible electromechanical instruments, and related accessories in a small cross-functional project team.
Develop, implement, test, and document solutions, processes, and designs in accordance with corporate standards and departmental procedures, with guidance from senior engineers.
Assemble and test devices to support proof of concept, design development, pre-clinical activities, and verification and validation; communicate findings and flag issues to the immediate team.
Investigate and determine root causes of emerging design or manufacturing defects and failures.
Develop and document design and manufacturing materials, including inspection procedures, assembly instructions, test methods, purchase specifications, bills of materials, and part and assembly drawings, using appropriate change control procedures.
Collaborate with the clinical engineering team to assess product concepts and support tradeoff analyses of proposed designs and feature sets.
Observe clinical cases and interview clinical experts to inform designs; support pre-clinical labs and clinical cases.
Establish individual goals consistent with overall project goals.
Perform other duties as required to support the company's strategy and goals.