Mechanical Engineer, Instruments Design Team, Future Forward

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a hands-on mechanical engineer with a focus on the mechanical design of robotic instruments contributing to the exploration of a novel system concept for a new application of surgical robotics. 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 Mechanical Engineer will focus on the development of robotic surgical instruments for minimally invasive surgical applications. 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 higher level system 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 creative and innovative engineering solutions. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work in a cross-functional project team to design and develop complex mechanical subsystems within a novel robotic platform including design and procurement of components prototype assembly and builds and design and development of testing and assembly fixtures and methods
• Design and document components and assemblies for instruments and accessories for robotic surgical systems
• Design develop and troubleshoot testing fixtures and test methods
• Design and develop manufacturing fixtures and manufacturing instructions
• Analyze and test product prototype designs critically analyze results and make design changes or recommendations to the design team
• Provide written protocols reports and presentations related to design activities on an ongoing basis
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (software electrical clinical and manufacturing) on the design of robotic surgical instruments and related systems
• Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases including assemblies components and detailed drawings
• Observe clinical cases and interface with clinical experts to inform designs and identify user needs
• Document prepare and review patent submissions
• Provide support for pre-clinical and clinical labs

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams
• Experience with multiple of the following: metals plastics welding plastics molding extrusions testing process equipment adhesives and/or disposable medical products
• Familiarity with multiple phases of the product development lifecycle including design implementation debug verification qualification and transfer experience with all is preferred
• Proficiency using CAD to design and document mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred
• Experience with ASME and/or ISO drafting standards
• Knowledge of component manufacturing processes
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Required Education and Training:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Systems Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Skills/Job Preferences:

• Experience with design standards (FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820 ISO 13485 IEC 60601 preferred)
• Robotics experience preferred
• Experience with GD&T preferred

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.

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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