Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Flexible Instruments

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

22d

About The Position

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible. Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves. Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care. Primary Function of Position: This candidate will support the design and testing of next generation robotic flexible instruments.

Requirements

6+ years design engineering experience.
A passion for solving tough technical problems - strong mechanical intuition and persistence to drill down to pinpoint root causes, solving problems using fundamental principles.
Proficiency using CAD to design parts and assemblies and to create specification drawings in a PDM environment; SolidWorks strongly preferred.
Mechanical design and analysis skills, including statics, dynamics, kinematics, and strength of materials.
Experience creating rapid prototypes and mock-ups.
Knowledge of component manufacturing processes such as injection molding, extrusion, machining, wire EDM, MIM, heat treatment, electropolishing, laser welding, etc.
Familiarity with design for manufacturing and design for assembly.
Inclination towards hands-on engineering with the ability to work well in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to think at a systems level, interface between multiple design groups, and negotiate conflicting requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately (written and oral) across all levels and functions, including presenting to a technical audience.
Good documentation skills and habits.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Nice To Haves

MSME or other advanced engineering degree.
Surgical or medical device product experience is a plus.
Experience with Finite Element Analysis, particularly using ANSYS.
Experience with statistics and design of experiments.
Firsthand machining experience and familiarity with test and metrology equipment.
Comfortable using Matlab, Python, or similar tools.
Experience with designing hardware products in a regulated industry – familiarity with the concepts of design inputs, design outputs, traceability, and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

Design new instrument components, using knowledge and experience to select the optimal material and process (metal vs. plastic, molded vs. extruded vs. MIM vs. formed, etc.).
Develop test methods, fixtures, and measurement tools to evaluate the performance of robotic catheters and sub-assemblies.
Benchmark existing designs and compare candidate designs.
Present your findings to design engineering, clinical, and manufacturing, and make recommendations for design iterations.
Work with clinical engineering and manufacturing to understand key drivers of product performance, durability, and ease of assembly.
Investigate and determine root cause of emerging design or manufacturing defects.
Help define engineering requirements and ensure candidate designs are backed by robust data prior to design freeze.
Complete detailed drawings and robust tolerance analysis and update designs accordingly.
Support process development engineering activities.
Mentor and guide younger engineers about best practices in design and engineering.