Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer reports to a Manager of Mechanical Design Engineering and is responsible for the design, development, and design transfer of complex mechanical and electromechanical subsystems for Intuitive robotic platforms. You will own key subsystems, interface directly with suppliers and manufacturing, and deliver high-quality prototypes and production designs. Success in this role requires strong ownership of design decisions, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and delivery of robust engineering solutions within a cross-functional development team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6 years with a Master’s, or 3 years with a PhD.
Direct experience in the medical device industry, with working knowledge of design controls, risk management, and verification and validation.
Demonstrated ownership of complex assemblies or subsystems through multiple phases of product development.
Expertise in kinematics, tolerance analysis, GD&T, materials selection, DFM, and DFA.
Experience designing electromechanical systems integrating motors, bearings, sensors, brakes, transmissions, and linkages.
Experience designing for volume manufacturing processes such as machining, castings, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication.
Hands-on prototyping skills including assembly, testing, debugging, and iteration, including working with machine shops for rapid fixture and part builds.
Proficient with CAD, simulation, and PLM tools such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, and Windchill.
Experience with risk management activities including FMEA, risk mitigation, and reliability assessments.

Nice To Haves

Effective communicator able to lead cross-functional teams, guide decision-making, and present in technical and leadership forums.
Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience developing Class II or Class III medical devices, particularly surgical robotics or medical device capital equipment.
Direct application of standards and documentation frameworks such as ISO 13485, FDA QSR, IEC 60601, ISO 14971, and DHF.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and release mechanical and electromechanical subsystems for robotic systems, owning designs from concept through design transfer in a regulated environment.
Design mechanisms and integrate motors, bearings, sensors, brakes, and drive systems.
Perform mechanical engineering calculations including kinematics, stress, fatigue, tolerance, and reliability analyses to support design decisions.
Develop design requirements, specifications, and failure-modes analyses, along with associated verification and validation activities.
Generate CAD models, drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks and PLM tools.
Develop and iterate hardware prototypes, and partner with suppliers and manufacturing to execute design transfer.
Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams (Systems, Electrical, Clinical, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, and Regulatory) and present technical reviews articulating design tradeoffs and recommendations.
Lead mechanical engineering project activities, resolve design issues during development, guide technical decisions, and mentor junior engineers.