Sr Mechanical Engineer, Future Forward

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Description of Position:

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a hands-on engineer with a focus on the mechanical design of next generation surgical robot systems. The team is developing a system 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer will develop robotic systems for minimally invasive surgical applications. The successful candidate will have the technical depth to resolve complex mechanical, materials, and manufacturing design issues, and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to optimize at a system level. 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, creating, and innovative engineering solutions. A dedicated sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical aspects of new robotic system platforms, including design and procurement of components, prototype assembly and builds, and development of testing and assembly fixtures and methods

• Frequent ideating, prototyping, and iterating to explore and evaluate new solutions

• Work in a small, cross-functional team to define and develop technical specifications

• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (software, electrical, clinical, manufacturing)

• Contribute to and use risk assessments, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks

• Perform technical design reviews to solicit feedback on design progress

• Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases, including assemblies, components, and detailed drawings

• Observe clinical cases and participate in interviews with clinical experts to inform designs

• Provide support for pre-clinical and clinical labs

Qualifications

Skills/Job Requirements:

• Minimum BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience

• Typical minimum 8 years of relevant experience (medical device experience preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams

• Experience with electromechanical design (robotics experience preferred)

• Proficiency using CAD to design and document mechanisms (SolidWorks preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to design for manufacturing and assembly (DFx)

• Able to independently assess complex problems and situations to move projects forward

• Able to coordinate activities within organizations to drive deliverables

• Excellent documentation and communication skills

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Skills/Job Preferences:

• Experience with design standards (FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601 preferred)

• Experience with GD&T and other related ASME/ISO drafting standards

• Familiar with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design verification, design validation, and design transfer

• Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management documentation control systems

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 Employment 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.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

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 salary ranges are listed.

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 Employment 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.

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 salary ranges are listed.