Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Energy for Robotic Surgery

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Advanced Energy in Sunnyvale to drive the mechanical/electrical design of catheters and instruments. You will contribute to a novel surgical robotics concept, solve design and manufacturing challenges, and support the team with prototypes and tests.

You’ll work in a high-energy, small-team environment, collaborating with clinicians and engineers to deliver high-quality solutions and robust documentation under GMP-like standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience with Bachelor's degree; 3 years with a Master's.
• Ability to work in cross-functional R&D teams.
• Familiarity with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971.
• Experience with rapid prototyping for instruments and fixtures including 3D printing and machining.
• Experience with flexible catheter design and related fabrication methods.
• Solid CAD-based design skills (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience working with suppliers and external partners.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and verify concepts for advanced energy catheters and instruments.
• Develop, test and document solutions per standards and SOPs with engineering guidance.
• Assemble and test devices for proof of concept, development, pre-clinical and V&V activities; report findings.
• Investigate defects and determine root causes.
• Create design and manufacturing docs including procedures, BOMs and drawings with change control.
• Collaborate with clinical engineering to assess concepts and perform tradeoff analyses.
• Observe clinical cases and support pre-clinical labs and cases.
• Set goals aligned with project objectives; contribute to team success.
• Perform other duties to support company strategy.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge (FDA QSR, ISO 134

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

Machining

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Advanced Energy in Sunnyvale to drive the mechanical/electrical design of catheters and instruments. You will contribute to a novel surgical robotics concept, solve design and manufacturing challenges, and support the team with prototypes and tests.

You’ll work in a high-energy, small-team environment, collaborating with clinicians and engineers to deliver high-quality solutions and robust documentation under GMP-like standards.