Senior ME Technician

Primary Function of Position

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician with a focus on the mechanical design of next generation surgical robot instruments. 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 Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting a team of mechanical and research engineers developing new products at Intuitive. The ideal candidate will be fully proficient in all typical instrument manufacturing processes. The candidate should be comfortable working with minimal supervision and with minimal work instructions and be able to take ideas from R&D engineers and figure out how to build fully functional instrument addition the individual will assist the research team with data collection and executing novel test methods. A strong sense of integrity care and attention to detail is required as well as a commitment to developing products of the highest quality.

Essential Job Duties

• Assisting with all aspects of early prototype builds including procurement of material inspection of materials and subassemblies rework of components assembly troubleshooting and repair of prototype instruments
•  Assembling prototypes per engineering design/instructions
• Assist engineers to fabricate and modify components using standard prototyping and manufacturing equipment.
• Debugging and performance testing of engineering prototypes
•  Assisting engineers in benchtop and excised tissue lab evaluations of prototypes
• Collecting recording and reporting test results
•  Preparation of prototype instruments and accessories for benchtop testing and pre-clinical lab evaluations organizing overseeing and collaborating with other groups to assemble and test prototypes.
• Creating prototype test and assembly fixtures and providing input for the design of production fixtures
•  Providing input for protocols and reports for engineering qualification and verification studies.
• Setup organization and maintenance of engineering lab and equipment
•  Documenting assembly procedures and training other technicians on assembly.
• Assisting in knowledge transfer to other groups / teams

Qualifications :

• Minimum 8 years experience supporting a mechanical engineering group in a product development organization.
• Minimum Associate of Science degree or equivalent work experience
• Hands-on skills and knowledgeable in prototyping and manufacturing methods including soldering microscopic wire and cable stripping use of rotary tools drills small hand tools and adhesive bonding.
• Knowledge of catheter materials and manufacturing processes including laminating braiding bonding flaring tipping.
• Manual dexterity to assemble small components with microscope or similar magnification.
• Ability to inspect components using metrology equipment (including calipers micrometers vision systems CMM)
• Knowledge of medical grade adhesives
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office required Solidworks experience desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills Able to work independently.

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