Mechanical Design Engineer Future Opportunity

Primary Function of Position:

Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex mechanical systems (including instruments and accessories) for use in robotic-assisted surgery.  A successful candidate will have strong technical depth in key areas for mechanical design the ability to interpret data and the energy to support simultaneous projects. The candidate will also technically manage projects across cross-functional groups and vendors.  A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design develop and document components and assemblies for robotic laparoscopic stapler instruments and reloads
• Utilize engineering fundamentals to analyze a problem brainstorm potential solutions and conduct empirical confirmation of designs.
• Understand root cause analysis investigations as the subject matter expert and align cross-functional team on path forward
• Develop testing fixtures to perform verification and validation testing of a production-level components and products.
• Participate in clinical lab testing to understand products performance; implement clinical feedback into products requirements and design.
• Investigate and establish root cause of both latent and emerging design manufacturing or material defects.
• Assess field reliability data to evaluate and improve existing product designs.
• Provide mechanical engineering sustaining support for resolution of manufacturing and field issues.
• Review regulatory standards changes and evaluate impact to product.
• Perform technical design reviews to solicit feedback on design progress.

Qualifications :

Skill/Job Requirements:

• Minimum BSME with experience in a regulated industry designing commercial mechanical products; preferably medical device products
• Experience with phases of the product development lifecycle including design debugging verification qualification implementation or transfer.
• Excellent analytical aptitude with an emphasis on theoretical fundamentals experimental design and data analysis.
• Proficiency using software to design and analyze components and mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred (3D design & surfacing) MATLAB and Minitab (numerical analysis) Finite Element Analysis (such as Ansys/Simulation).
• Proficiency at failure analysis including root cause analysis techniques (e.g. fishbone 5 Whys etc.).
• Understanding of component selection criteria and design for reliability and manufacturability.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturers to optimize component DFM and DFA.
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute an engineering test plan and write engineering test reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) across functions including presenting to a technical audience.
• Comfortable operating machine shop measurement and test equipment.
• Prior experience working in a regulated industry (medical device preferred).
• Excellent cross-functional written and communication skills
• Mechanical design and analysis skills including statics dynamics kinematics strength of materials and stress analysis
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Comfortable operating test measurement and machine shop equipment
• Strong understanding of component selection criteria and design for manufacturability assembly and reliability
• Proficiency in standard business software (MS Office etc.)
• Proficient at process development and creation of assembly instructions
• We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of component manufacturing processes such as high-volume injection molding machining MIM and heat treatment.
• Mechanical analysis including statics dynamics and strength of materials.
• Familiarity with sterilization processes and designing for biocompatibility.
• Programming in PYTHON or C to interface and control electromechanical assemblies.

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

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

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 compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time