Clinical Development Engineer - Robotic Surgery Systems

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Development Engineer to translate clinical needs into data-driven requirements for our robotic platforms. You will work with engineers and clinicians to guide strategy, assess risks, and help shape new products from concept to validation.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to regulatory and reimbursement strategies while traveling up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in medical device industry or higher with degree requirements as stated.
• BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong hands-on lab experience with ex vivo, in vivo, or in vitro models.

Responsibilities

• Apply OR knowledge to define and validate clinical requirements for new products.
• Contribute to design reviews and provide clinical guidance to engineering teams.
• Assess clinical risks and communicate mitigation strategies.
• Execute clinical studies to support regulatory and reimbursement plans.
• Support regulatory documentation and training material development.

Skills

Medical device experience

Mechanical aptitude

Lab-based hands-on work

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Development Engineer to translate clinical needs into data-driven requirements for our robotic platforms. You will work with engineers and clinicians to guide strategy, assess risks, and help shape new products from concept to validation.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to regulatory and reimbursement strategies while traveling up to 50% of the time.