Sr. Mgr Mechanical Engineering

Description of Position:

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Sr. Manager Instruments and Accessories Mechanical Engineering with a focus on the mechanical design of novel instruments and accessories for a new application of surgical robotics. The Sr. Manager Instruments and Accessories Mechanical Engineering will be responsible for leading a team of engineers through the design of the new instruments and accessories. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a small and innovative team in the early phases of product development.

Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness with patient outcomes as our highest priority. The Sr. Manager Instruments and Accessories Mechanical Engineering will lead instruments and accessories development for minimally invasive surgical applications while also be responsible for integrating other aspects of the product design (electrical fluids vision hardware) into the product as necessary.  This position requires a player / coach comfortable with both strategic technical contribution as well as leadership of senior and deeply technical individual contributors.  The successful candidate will have both the technical depth to resolve complex mechanical materials and manufacturing design issues and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to troubleshoot to root cause of higher-level issues. They must excel in a high-energy focused small-team environment and have a commitment to high quality prototypes and concepts and a demonstrated record of developing creating and innovative engineering solutions. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.  Using their subject matter expertise business acumen exceptional communication skills and broad cross-functional knowledge they will investigate and develop new instrument and accessories for new and novel clinical and robotic surgical systems.  They will scope schedule and budget the technical development of novel instruments and accessories technology development.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This technical management role will build and guide an R&D engineering team while working alongside them.  The role will be responsible for the design and development of a novel instruments and accessories for a new application of surgical robotics from proof of concept through detailed mechanical design prototype manufacturing and full-scale manufacturing and commercialization. The team shall work closely with clinicians and electrical software controls and other engineering teams to collaboratively develop these novel designs.

• Lead and influence cross-functional project teams in the design and development of new instrument and accessory products with complex robotic and surgical device functionality
• Lead the technical effort to evaluate plan and manage projects for new product development within agreed upon timelines and cost
• Recognize and attract top talent and invest in mentorship and training to retain and support the career development of team members
• Navigate complex technical and programmatic situations by driving timely decision making and setting appropriate priorities to focus the team for successfully delivering to plan
• Direct the development of new technical product concepts from initial design to market release
• Work cross functionally to support the definition and validation of the product requirements
• Establish group objectives and individual work goals consistent with overall product development goals and timelines
• Use and champion best practices for mechanical engineering design while managing coaching and mentoring other engineers
• Provide administrative leadership and demonstrate best practices for planning staffing budgeting and project/program cost tracking
• Create product development and risk mitigation strategies that identify prioritize and triage technical risk for new product and program development and outline key timelines and milestones for program advancement
• Communicate technical progress health of development activities program risks/mitigations and key milestones to senior leadership and executive team
• Manage feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate technical assessments and analysis results
• Generate technical reports for submission to regulatory agencies
• Create document and communicate intellectual property
• Select coach develop mentor manage and evaluate the technical team growth through influential leadership while balancing the development objectives of the team with the needs of the organization
• Observe clinical cases and participate in interviews with clinical experts to inform designs
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate technical assessments and analysis results
• Generate technical reports for submission to regulatory agencies
• Create document and communicate intellectual property
• Coach develop and manage the engineering team through influential leadership balancing the development objectives of the team with the needs of the organization

Qualifications :

Skills/Job Requirements:

• BS or MS in Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline or equivalent work experience
• Typical minimum of 7 years of direct experience managing / mentoring engineers with proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Typical minimum 10 years of relevant experience designing complex commercial mechanical products or relevant graduate education (Robotics and Medical Device engineering experience preferred)
• Experience designing and developing instruments and accessories preferable for robotic system surgical applications
• Must possess a clear mastery of analytical theoretical and practical fundamentals and be well versed in experimental engineering techniques including rapid prototype and mass production manufacturing methods
• Passionate about creating robust/reliable products and possess an excitement to learn and problem solve
• Experience with CAD and simulation tools that support design excellence is required
• Familiar with design control and quality systems
• Experience working in regulated environment with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820 ISO 13485 IEC 60601 and other related external standards
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional research and development teams
• Proficient in all phases of medical device product development lifecycle including design verification design validation and design transfer
• Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management documentation control systems
• Able to independently assess complex problems and situations to move projects forward
• Able to coordinate activities within organizations to drive deliverables
• Strong project management planning budgeting and change management skills
• Excellent interpersonal/team effectiveness and communication skills (written verbal documentation & presentation) required
• Excellent organizational skills; Able to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
• Strong business acumen with entrepreneurial experience a plus

Commitment

• Must be available to work full-time and commute/relocate to Sunnyvale CA
• Up to 10% travel. Some international travel may be required.
• Primary Location: Sunnyvale CA

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time