Sr Mechatronics Equipment Engineer

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

As a Sr. Mechatronics Equipment Engineer within the Systems Equipment Engineering team, you will lead the design, development, qualification, and sustaining of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment used to build and test the da Vinci surgical robot. In this role you will design and develop equipment from precision assembly aids, test and calibration stations, lift/assist and ergonomic tooling, to semi-automated and fully automated stations, partnering closely with Design & Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and external equipment vendors.

Requirements

Strong communication skills to interface cross-functionally with product design and development, manufacturing engineering and quality/regulatory.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting of complex electro-mechanical equipment (e.g., FMEA/PFMEA concepts, root cause analysis, basic statistics).
Experience with automated line controls (PLC, HMI, I/O components), motion/vision control, and mechatronics integration.
CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred); blueprint reading and interpretation; GD&T and tolerance stack analysis.
Experience with PLM/change control (ECOs), BOM management, and structured documentation practices.
Organizational skills to manage fast-paced projects simultaneously; prior technical writing experience.
Experienced with ISO 13485/9001 in medical device or other regulated industry.
BS/MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
8+ years’ experience as a design/manufacturing/equipment engineer supporting products with significant mechanical/electromechanical content.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing automated equipment and complex mechanisms; robotics integration and programming exposure.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes: machining, injection molding, MIM, metal casting, crimping, fastening and joining methods.
Experience with automated assembly techniques, fixturing, part feeding and handling, automated fastening & screwdriving, pressing forming/joining processes.

Responsibilities

Design and develop tooling and fixtures to support da Vinci robotic system manufacturing, including: assembly aids, alignment/calibration fixtures, test fixtures lift/assist tooling, handling fixtures, ergonomic aids semi-automated and fully automated equipment and work cells
Create clear equipment/tooling requirements (performance, safety, ergonomics, cycle time, measurement capability, reliability, serviceability) and drive concepts through detailed design.
Provide mechatronics integration for tooling/equipment using sensors, actuators, pneumatics, motors, machine vision and basic control elements; demonstrate exposure to PLCs and a practical understanding of I/O, interlocks, and machine control architecture.
Create and maintain controlled documentation including: drawings, BOMs, work instructions, maintenance plans, calibration procedures, spare parts lists change management (ECOs) and design history as required
Develop and execute equipment qualification/validation documentation and activities as applicable (e.g., DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ, PPQ where required).
Sustain and improve existing tooling/equipment: troubleshoot issues, implement upgrades, optimize performance (uptime, cycle time, yield), and reduce downtime through robust design changes.
Provide DFx input (Manufacturing, Assembly, Automation, Reliability) to design teams; ensure consistency/commonality of hardware and standard part selections.
Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, EHS, and R&D to ensure tooling/equipment solutions are safe, manufacturable, and scalable.
Mentor technicians/engineers as needed on equipment operation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and best practices for safe and reliable tooling use.