Sr Electromechanical Technician

Intuitive • Sunnyvale, CA

3d

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: The primary objective of a Developmental Prototype Technician is to provide fabrication and assembly of engineering prototypes from engineering drawings. 3D printing, fabrication of wiring harnesses, and assembly of developmental prototypes from parts lists and assembly instructions support quick-turn research development. Troubleshooting, testing, repairs, and equipment maintenance will support an in-house electromechanical prototype process. This person will play a significant role in the areas of developing new solutions in an early-stage research environment.

Requirements

• AS required, BS preferred
• Ideally 5+ years of developmental prototyping, preferably with Class II or III medical devices
• Experience with rapid prototyping, mechanical, and electronics is preferred.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced environment developing early-stage technologies.
• Familiarity with rapid prototype solutions, including 3D printing, SLA, SLS, tapping, heat steaking, drill press, sheet metal, and other light fabrication
• Familiarity with assembly techniques and work instructions, assembly tools, micrometers, and assembly gauges.
• Experience with electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and power supplies.
• Execute engineering-level tests and collect data to support the design of experiment activities or characterize a device.
• Document findings of investigation in quality notifications, which are part of official Device History Records.
• Collaborate with research engineers to resolve functional design issues.
• Test fixture development and collaboration with engineers on test protocols.
• Comfortable with early phase product development lifecycle, including implementation, debugging, and verification.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral) across all levels and organizations and to effectively communicate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
• Knowledge of 3D printing, coordination with machine shop and rapid prototype services, bill of materials maintenance, and parts sourcing preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical CAD.
• Early-stage rapid prototyping and testing.
• Machining experience is a plus.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a cross-functional research team that designs and develops next-generation systems and solutions for minimally invasive surgery
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop early prototypes of robotic and sub-system elements for minimally invasive surgery.
• Develop, implement, test, and document design solutions.
• Provide rapid development and iterative design support for the testing of new technology, including 3D printing, wire harnessing, and assembly and integration of mechatronics into early functional prototypes.
• Provide engineering support for the resolution of functional issues and interaction on design solutions.
• Develop, test, evaluate, and report performance of prototypes by developing test fixtures and the performance of prototype test procedures.
• Provide technical support to other company stakeholders on electronics and robotic surgical technology.
• Documentation of prototype assembly processes, wiring, and test protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees