Mechanical Engineer

Primary Function of Position

Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex electromechanical robotic systems for use in surgery which include a variety of individual sub-systems and components that are required to achieve the desired level of surgical performance. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing documenting and validating new product designs as well as improving existing designs to meet the needs of our customers.

The Mechanical Engineer will develop new and innovative surgical devices (e.g. capital equipment disposables accessories) for the Intuitive da Vinci Surgical System. He or she must excel in a high-energy team environment and be capable of making sound decisions when faced with time pressures and incomplete information typical of new product development. The successful candidate must have strong technical depth in relevant areas and have a track record of successful product development efforts. Responsibilities include developing documenting and validating new product designs as well as improving existing designs to meet the needs of our customers.

Essential Job Duties

• Represent Mechanical Engineering on cross-functional project teams that design and develop next generation surgical and energy products.

• Work closely with Marketing and Clinical Development Engineering to translate clinical requirements and user needs to functional and technical specifications.

• Analyze and test product concepts and their components.

• Perform risk analyses and develop design requirements.  Document and test designs according to corporate and departmental operating procedures.

• Provide technical expertise to assist with the development of initial fixtures and assembly processes in collaboration with manufacturing and automation teams.

• Provide mechanical engineering sustaining support for resolution of supply chain manufacturing and field issues.

• Support production of final products by troubleshooting process and component problems.

• Support the quality and regulatory processes.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience taking products from concept to production (medical products experience preferred). 

• Familiarity with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design implementation debug verification qualification and transfer. 

• Proficiency using 3D CAD to design and document complex mechanical assemblies SolidWorks preferred.

• Strong understanding of design for reliability robustness and manufacturing.

• Self-motivated hands-on and the ability to work well within a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills. 

• Proven ability to handle challenging situations with composure resolve conflicts with empathy and have high energy and engagement for our mission.   

Required Education and Training

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel up to 10% time.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience designing plastic injection molding parts.

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