Director, Advanced Energy Instruments

Intuitive; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Director of Advanced Energy Instruments to lead a dynamic team in the development of cutting-edge medical devices for minimally invasive surgeries, with plans to integrate with the da Vinci platforms.

The role entails overseeing design, documentation, validation, and enhancement of new and existing instruments, coordinating efforts across multiple projects, and ensuring milestones are met under evolving information typical of NPD in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

Job Description

Primary Function of Position
The Director of Advanced Energy Instruments drives a dynamic team in the new product development of cutting-edge medical devices and systems for minimally invasive surgeries. This role involves managing Managers, Engineers, and technical staff, focused on design and development of patient contacting instruments slated for integration with the da Vinci platforms. The Director will oversee the design, documentation, validation, and enhancement of new and existing designs, ensuring they meet customer and business needs. The successful candidate will coordinate team efforts across multiple projects, manage personnel efficiently, and ensure project milestones are met despite time constraints and evolving information typical of new product development.

Essential Job Duties

• Set long-term strategic vision aligning team goals with business priorities.
• Drive and manage product engineering team, focusing on culture, hiring, and retention.
• Define performance expectations and ensure effective communication across all team levels.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for operational excellence.
• Advocate relationship building and handoffs between new product development and manufacturing/NPI.
• Engage collaborators to ensure product engineering project priorities and help for long-term goals.
• Anticipate roadblocks and remove silos for seamless execution of priorities.