Senior Mechanical Engineer, Robotic Accessories
About The Position
Intuitive Surgical’s Future Forward group is seeking a hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to own development of accessories and accessory components for a new application of surgical robotics. The role is part of a small, innovative team working in the early phases of product development. The engineer will apply technical depth in mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing to resolve complex design issues and work across disciplines to troubleshoot system-level issues. The position calls for creativity, rigor, collaboration, high-quality prototypes and concepts, and a commitment to product quality and shared team outcomes. The role contributes to Intuitive’s work to improve surgical efficacy and reduce surgical invasiveness, with patient outcomes as the highest priority. It involves mechanical design and documentation, requirements development, collaboration with engineering and clinical partners, and support for pre-clinical and clinical activities. The position is fully onsite and on the day shift.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- Typically at least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams.
- Proficiency with CAD software.
- Demonstrated ability to design for manufacturing and assembly (DFx).
- Ability to independently assess complex problems and situations to move projects forward.
- Ability to coordinate activities across organizations to drive deliverables.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
- Experience with design standards, such as FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601.
- Experience with GD&T and related ASME/ISO drafting standards.
- Familiarity with all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design verification, design validation, and design transfer.
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management documentation control systems.
Nice To Haves
- Medical device and/or robotics experience preferred.
- SolidWorks preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design and document robotic surgical accessory components and assemblies using first principles, and build, test, and understand the resulting designs.
- Work with a small cross-functional team to define and develop product requirements and functional specifications for robotic accessories, subsystems, and systems.
- Collaborate with software, electrical, clinical, and manufacturing disciplines on robotic surgical accessories and related systems.
- Contribute to planning, own milestones, and work with the team to accomplish goals.
- Contribute to and make decisions based on risk assessments, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks.
- Mentor mechanical engineers technically to support high-quality and efficient implementation.
- Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases, including assemblies, components, and detailed drawings.
- Observe clinical cases and work with clinical experts to inform designs and identify user needs.
- Document, prepare, and review patent submissions.
- Support pre-clinical and clinical labs.
Benefits
- Market-competitive compensation package, including base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
