Mechanical Engineering Technician

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•$37 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient outcomes as our highest priority. The Mechanical Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting a team of mechanical engineers developing new products at Intuitive. The ideal candidate will be proficient in typical manufacturing processes. The candidate should be comfortable working with minimal supervision, and with minimal work instructions and be able to take ideas from R&D engineers and figure out how to build fully functional prototypes. In addition, the individual will assist with developing and maintaining a clean and well-organized engineering lab environment that includes robotic systems, rapid prototyping equipment, tools, fixtures, prototypes, and supplies. A strong sense of integrity, care, and attention to detail is required as well as a commitment to developing products of the highest quality.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years' experience supporting a mechanical engineering group in a product development organization
Minimum Associate of Science degree, or equivalent work experience
Hands-on skills and knowledgeable in prototyping and manufacturing methods, including soldering, microscopic wire and cable stripping, use of rotary tools, drills, small hand tools and adhesive bonding.
Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes including manual assembly and common machine shop tools.
Manual dexterity to assemble small components.
Ability to inspect components using metrology equipment (including calipers, micrometers, vision systems, CMM)
Computer skills in Microsoft Office required
Excellent organizational skills
Able to work independently

Nice To Haves

Solidworks experience desirable

Responsibilities

Assisting with all aspects of early prototype builds, including procurement of material, inspection of materials and subassemblies, rework of components, assembly, troubleshooting, and repair of prototype systems
Assembling prototypes per engineering design/instructions
Assist engineers to fabricate and modify components using standard prototyping and manufacturing equipment
Debugging and performance testing of engineering prototypes
Assisting engineers in benchtop and excised tissue lab evaluations of prototypes
Collecting, recording, and reporting test results
Preparation of prototype instruments and accessories for benchtop testing and pre-clinical lab evaluations, organizing, overseeing, and collaborating with other groups to assemble and test prototypes.
Creating prototype test and assembly fixtures, and providing input for the design of production fixtures
Providing input for protocols and reports for engineering, qualification, and verification studies
Setup, organization, and maintenance of engineering lab and equipment
Documenting assembly procedures and training other technicians on assembly. Assisting in knowledge transfer to other groups / teams.