Mechanical Engineer, Endoscope

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, through the Future Forward group, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to help design the endoscope system for a novel robotic platform. This early-member role participates from prototyping through clinical trials toward product launch, emphasizing collaboration, robust documentation, and hands-on build-and-test work.

The candidate will design complex assemblies, apply FEA/GDT standards, and work with vendors to move designs into production, contributing to next-generation endoscopic

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience designing complex mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on experience assembling and testing complex mechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency in CAD with strong preference for SolidWorks.
• Experience applying finite element analysis to design.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components of endoscopes including pullwires and transmission components.
• Work with vendors to deliver initial prototypes through production parts.
• Assemble and test early prototypes and use results to improve next round of designs.
• Conduct modeling and simulation tasks to inform design decisions.
• Finalize mechanical requirements and specifications for the design.
• Design tooling and fixtures for prototyping and testing.
• Support documentation of designs and test results.
• Generate design concepts for next generation endoscopic devices.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototype testing

CAD (SolidWorks)

FEM/analysis

GD&T

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Primary Function of Position

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to help design the endoscope system for a novel robotic surgical platform. As an early member of the team, this role is an exciting opportunity to help define the eventual product from early prototypes through clinical trials and into product launch.

Essential Job Duties

As part of the New Product Development team, the engineer will work with team members to:

• Design mechanical components of endoscopes including:
• pullwires and transmission components
• Machined and injection molded components
• Work with vendors to deliver initial prototypes through production parts
• Assemble and test early prototypes and use results to improve next round of designs
• Conduct modeling and simulation tasks of key design elements and use results to inform design
• Finalize mechanical requirements and specifications for the design
• Design tooling and fixtures for prototyping and testing
• Support documentation of designs and test results
• Generate design concepts for next generation endoscopic devices

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience designing complex mechanical assemblies
• Hands-on experience assembling and testing complex mechanical assemblies
• Proficiency in CAD with strong preference for SolidWorks
• Experience applying finite element analysis and other analysis methods to design of mechanical parts
• Experience with GD&T and other related ASME/ISO drafting standards
• Proven ability to work well with others
• Good documentation skills

Required Education and Training

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Working Conditions

• none

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.

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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 compensation ranges are listed.

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It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

Were a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

The Future Forward organization is Intuitive’s advanced concepts group. We explore emerging technologies, prototype next-generation solutions, and build software experiences that shape the future of robotic-assisted surgery.

If you're ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you'll find your purpose here.