Sr Mechanical Engineer

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

26d

About The Position

Primary Function of Position Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex mechanical systems for use in surgery. We are looking for a hands-on, technically strong mechanical engineer to sustain and improve existing instruments to meet the needs of our customers and our business, and to support development, testing, and documentation of new product designs. The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will work focus on sustaining and improving product performance, reliability and capacity, identifying and developing cost reductions, addressing supply chain challenges, as well as contributing to new product development of complex surgical instruments. The successful candidate will have the technical depth to resolve complex mechanical, materials and manufacturing design issues and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to troubleshoot and determine root cause of higher-level system issues. A strong sense of ownership, shared responsibility and shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.

Requirements

Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, analysis, debug, verification, and transfer to manufacturing.
Understand concepts of design input, design output, requirement traceability, and FMEA risk analysis
Technical expertise with mechanism design, robotics and/or medical products
Mechanical analysis including statics, dynamics, kinematics, stress, fatigue, thermal, and reliability
Design, analyze and document components, structures, and mechanical assemblies in SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Strong understanding of component or material selection criteria, and design for reliability and manufacturability
Demonstrated knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes with emphasis on high-volume processes
Technical communication skills with suppliers
Proficient in GD&T and tolerance stack analysis
Strong hands-on prototyping skills such as 3D Printing and machine shop equipment
Designing and executing experiments on strength or function
Proficiency in failure analysis tools
Experience leading portions of departmental and cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives from concept through completion
Detail oriented and meticulous in documentation
Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral) across all levels and organizations
Skilled in digital collaboration tools in hybrid team environment
Ability to lead and mentor other engineers
Demonstrated knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, MIM, stamping, extrusion and machining.
Demonstrated knowledge of materials (preferably metals and plastics) and material properties.
Ability to apply knowledge of engineering materials and component selection criteria to product designs through strong concept development, design analysis, hands-on prototyping, and reliability testing skills.
Knowledge of design for reliability, scalability, economy and manufacturability
Proficiency using 3D CAD software to design complex mechanical assemblies and drawing modification and support (SolidWorks preferred).
Demonstrated knowledge of documenting components for medium to high volume manufacturing processes, including GD&T.
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Biomedical or other engineering discipline may be acceptable with appropriate mechanical experience
Minimum 8 years of experience designing and manufacturing electromechanical products (6 years with Master’s degree or 3 years with PhD).
Work experience in an FDA or other regulated industry preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotics
Familiarity with electromechanical design, PCBAs, sensors and flexible circuits

Responsibilities

Work individually and collaboratively within cross-functional project teams to deeply understand product performance, supply chain, manufacturing, cost, field issues and opportunities.
Design and develop mechanical parts and assemblies, with careful consideration for mechanical design, kinematics, materials (plastics & metals), and manufacturability
Create product functional requirements and design specifications
Perform design FMEA and support other risk analyses (clinical, process, supplier)
Provide engineering support to Manufacturing, Clinical, and Test Engineering teams to facilitate transfer of designs.
Identify and research new vendors/processes to manufacture components
Identify, develop, test and document solutions that meet customer and business needs, while meeting design requirements and according to corporate standard and documented Design Control procedures.
Analyze and test instruments and their components, including development of DOEs, data collection, data analysis and reports.
Provide technical support to manufacturing and suppliers by reviewing processes, assemblies, test procedures, and test/inspection fixtures.
Support in driving anomalies and non-conformances to closure.
Perform root cause investigation of both latent and emerging design, manufacturing or material defects
Support CAPA and Continuous Improvement processes as well as quality/regulatory audits as required.
Develop and collaborate on product and component verification and validation testing.