Electro Mechanical Systems Engineer

Primary Function of Position:

Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex mechanical systems for use in surgery. 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

Contribute your systems engineering and electro-mechanical engineering design and analysis skills to a dynamic development team creating complex equipment used in minimally invasive robotic surgery. This position will focus on engineering new product architecture for next generation instruments. You will design and develop next generation of sensors transducers and electro-mechanical parts and assemblies with careful consideration for electrical performance noise scale and cost. You will be able to conceptualize and analyze complex electromechanical assemblies create theoretical models conduct empirical confirmation and perform computer assisted simulations.

Individuals in this role must demonstrate electromechanical and mechanical/mechanism engineering design experience.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design develop and integrate high performance sensors ultrasound transducers for imaging applications and temperature sensors for novel applications
• Create new product architectures for next generation instruments based on product functional and design specifications
• Conceptualize and analyze complex electromechanical assemblies create theoretical models conduct empirical confirmation & perform computer assisted simulations
• Design develop and select sensor architectures that can be prototyped and scaled for high volume
• Design and integrate high-fidelity sensor systems to monitor real-time variables such as temperature pressure and bio-impedance.
• Broad and deep understanding of the advantages and limitations of various fabrication methods for custom designed parts including but not limited to CNC milling sheet metal casting plastic molding and 3D printing
• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to define requirements for new and current designs
• Analyze and test product designs
• Identify and research new vendors/processes to manufacture components
• Develop and perform component verification testing and product validation testing
• Provide engineering support to Manufacturing Materials Test Engineering and Service to facilitate transfer of designs.
• Competence using test and measurement equipment such as force and height gauges Oscilloscope and RF equipment
• Knowledge of internation safety standards (e.g. IEC 60601-1 IEC)
• Effective documentation including test plans/reports specifications design intent and analysis design review presentations detailed mechanical drawings (ASME Y14.5) and assembly work instructions
• Shepherd projects through the design control process (design specification design review risk analysis etc.) and support New Product Introduction personnel in initial builds (procurement assembly troubleshooting)

Qualifications :

Skills Experience Education & Training:

• BS / MS /PHD in Mechanical / Electrical / Systems Engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience in acoustic and ultrasound transducer design characterization and materials selection
• Expertise in acoustic principles wave propagation ultrasound transducer technologies and advanced signal processing
• Sensor transducer integration (mechanical and electrical) with flex FFC FPC and PCB circuits
• Interact with suppliers for electronics hardware (PCBAs power supplies interconnects etc.) and ability to troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems. You are proficiency with lab test equipment and reading electrical schematics and electrical hardware design documentation
• Experience developing precision mechanical components and assemblies
• New product introduction/development desirable.
• Great attitude eagerness willingness and able to take initiative works well with others in team environment.
• Independent and self-driven with a reputation for initiating action to quickly and effectively develop understanding and address issues
• Excellent communication skills to build up internal/external relationships
• Supports less experienced team members in making effective decisions and resolving issues.
• Demonstrated ability to use engineering analysis to optimize and justify design decisions including FEA tolerance analysis flow analysis load and torque analysis
• Experienced in ISO 9001 or medical device manufacturing environment or another regulated field preferred.
• Documentation skills must be excellent. Excellent CAD experience. SolidWorks preferred (3D design & surfacing) Matlab Finite Element Analysis (such as Ansys/ Pro Mechanica).
• Quantitative approach to problem solving
• Machine shop skills are desirable.
• Medical device experience a plus
• Basic statistics Six Sigma and data analysis skills preferred.
• Willingness to travel periodically to work with suppliers.

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