Manager Mechanical Engineering

Manager Systems Mechanical Engineering
Join Intuitives Future Forward Team Sunnyvale CA

At Intuitive were transforming healthcare through innovative robotic surgical platforms that enhance patient outcomes and redefine surgical care. Our Future Forward team is a passionate cross-functional group pioneering surgical robotics platforms. Were seeking a Sr. Manager to lead mechanical engineering efforts for novel robotic capital equipment design in an exciting new clinical application.

Why Join Us

• Lead the end-to-end development of groundbreaking surgical robotic system hardware from concept and prototyping through manufacturing and commercialization.
• Collaborate closely with clinicians and interdisciplinary teams (software electrical controls) to deliver innovative integrated solutions.
• Drive technical strategy and provide hands-on leadership in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Take part in early architecture decisions and help determine the shape of a new system and product portfolio that will reduce surgical invasiveness and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of mechanical engineers focused on robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery.
• Oversee all phases of mechanical design prototype development testing and validation to ensure robust reliable products.
• Lead cross-functional projects balancing scope schedule budget and risk to deliver on aggressive development goals.
• Contribute to the identification and execution of strategies for product development regulatory submissions and intellectual property creation.
• Foster a culture of innovation quality and continuous improvement within the team and across functions.
• Act as a key technical resource resolving complex design and manufacturing challenges while integrating multidisciplinary inputs.
• Represent the teams progress and risks to senior leadership driving transparent and proactive communication.

Qualifications :

What You Bring:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 years experience managing engineering teams and at least 5 years designing complex mechanical products preferably in medical devices or robotics.
• Deep expertise in mechanical design materials selection manufacturing processes CAD modeling and prototype development.
• Proven experience with executing development projects in heavily regulated environments; for example experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820 ISO 13485 IEC 60601 and other medical device regulatory standards.
• Strong project and program management skills with a track record of delivering products on time and within budget.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence across teams and leadership levels.
• Passion for solving challenging engineering problems and delivering patient-impacting innovations.

Location & Commitment:

• This full-time role is based in Sunnyvale CA. Relocation assistance is available.
• Travel up to 10% including some international travel may be required.

Join Intuitive and lead the creation of life-enhancing surgical technology that empowers providers and transforms patient care worldwide. Apply today to shape the future of healthcare robotics.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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 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