Mechanical Engineer

Company Description

Job Description

Description of Position:

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a mechanical engineer with a focus on the mechanical design of surgical 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 very 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 small, cross-functional project team to design, develop and verify novel robotic surgical instruments
• Design and document components and assemblies for instruments and accessories for robotic surgical systems
• Design and develop 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, 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

Skills/Job Requirements:

• Minimum BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science or related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing commercial medical products
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams
• Experience with metals, plastics, fabrication methods, welding, plastics molding, extrusions, testing, process equipment, adhesives, and/or disposable medical products are a strong plus
• Proficiency using CAD to design and document mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred
• Familiarity with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer preferred
• Experience with GD&T preferred
• Experience with ASME and/or ISO drafting standards
• Robotics experience preferred
• Knowledge of component manufacturing processes
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

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.

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.