Mechanical Engineering Manager, Robotic Medical Devices

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. seeks a strong technical leader to guide the New Product Development team for the Ion endoluminal system.

The role centers on directing a skilled mechanical engineering team through complex, high-impact programs from concept to production, with emphasis on design excellence and manufacturability. The candidate will set technical direction, review engineering work, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while collaborating across clinical,

Qualifications

• Excellent technical judgment to drive schedule decisions amid priorities.
• Ability to lead across clinical, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams.
• Experience in designing robotics and/or medical products.
• Hands-on technical leadership of a mechanical engineering team.
• Experience defining ambiguous requirements with user-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for the NPD team across all phases.
• Lead a team of mechanical engineers on high-impact programs.
• Oversee design reviews and ensure corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers and other functions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Robotics/medical products

Team leadership

Requirements definition

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. seeks a strong technical leader to guide the New Product Development team for the Ion endoluminal system.

The role centers on directing a skilled mechanical engineering team through complex, high-impact programs from concept to production, with emphasis on design excellence and manufacturability. The candidate will set technical direction, review engineering work, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while collaborating across clinical,