Staff Mechanical Engineer Equipment

Primary Function of Position

Contribute your technical skills to design and develop manufacturing equipment for the Multiport Accessories Process Engineering organization with a focus on high-volume automation. The candidate will take responsibility for equipment development from initial concept and detailed mechanical design through fabrication testing qualification and release to production.

The candidate will design and develop in-house proprietary manufacturing equipment and will also evaluate external automation suppliers define detailed equipment specifications and provide technical oversight to OEMs. The candidate must demonstrate strong mechanical design fundamentals sound engineering judgment and the ability to coordinate within cross-functional teams. They must excel in a high-energy environment and be capable of making sound decisions when faced with time constraints and incomplete information.

Essential Job Duties

• Design and develop in-house manufacturing equipment automation systems tooling and fixtures from concept through release to production.
• Translate manufacturing process needs into detailed equipment requirements specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Develop 3D models engineering drawings tolerance analyses bills of material and supporting technical documentation.
• Integrate mechanical designs with robotics sensors motors pneumatics motion control machine vision and safety systems.
• Evaluate and select OEMs and system integrators based on technical capabilities and project requirements.
• Develop detailed specifications for externally sourced automation equipment and provide technical oversight through design build testing installation and qualification.
• Lead equipment design reviews risk assessments troubleshooting and technical problem-solving activities.
• Guide equipment projects through applicable design control engineering change qualification and release processes.
• Develop equipment testing strategies acceptance criteria qualification protocols maintenance requirements and calibration procedures.
• Apply Cpk Gauge R&R tolerance analysis and other statistical and quality tools to improve equipment capability and reliability.
• Provide equipment-related technical support for production operations continuous improvement capacity expansion and equipment lifecycle management.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers technicians and cross-functional project team members.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience with high volume automation lines.
• Fundamental understanding of process engineering equipment test and the manufacturing environment Self-starter attitude and comfort in a hands-on environment where he/she can demonstrate an ability to work with other engineers to influence product design to improve reliability
• Demonstrated experience designing and releasing manufacturing equipment or complex automated systems into production.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawing development. SolidWorks experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design mechanism development GD&T tolerance analysis material selection and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to integrate mechatronic components such as robotics sensors motors pneumatics motion control and machine vision systems.
• Experience developing equipment requirements and detailed technical specifications for automation OEMs or system integrators.
• Experience reviewing supplier concepts designs drawings component selections and equipment acceptance plans.
• Experience with equipment qualification process validation and regulated quality systems.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting project execution and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated able to take initiative and effective in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Required Education and Training

• BS/MS degree in Mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience developing manufacturing equipment or automation systems.
• Direct experience in medical device manufacturing is required.
• Staff-level consideration will require additional technical depth and demonstrated leadership of complex equipment or automation projects.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in an ISO 13485 regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
• Experience designing equipment for high-volume assembly of medical devices or precision products.
• Experience managing internally designed equipment and externally sourced turnkey automation systems.
• Experience with OEM selection technical bid evaluation design reviews factory acceptance testing site acceptance testing and production qualification.
• Familiarity with design controls risk management engineering change control and equipment validation.
• Experience with Windchill and Agile product lifecycle management systems is a strong plus.
• Experience mentoring engineers or establishing equipment design standards and engineering best practices.

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

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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. 

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This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

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