Mechanical Engineering Manager, Robotic Medical Systems

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive's Ion endoluminal system is a robotic platform for minimally invasive biopsy. The NPD team seeks a technical leader to guide mechanical engineering efforts, set direction, and ensure high-quality design across stages from concept to production.

The successful candidate will manage a team of mechanical engineers, drive design-for-manufacturing, collaborate with clinical and manufacturing partners, and uphold regulatory standards to deliver reliable, safe medical devices.

Qualifications

• Analytical mind and exceptional design skills required.
• Experience leading mechanical engineering teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (ISO, ASTM, FDA) where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce design standards, drawing conventions, and engineering review processes within the team. Guide them through FEA, tolerance analysis, and implementing design-for-manufacturing (DFM) methodologies.
• Coach, evaluate and give feedback to team members; set development plans and manage budgets.
• Oversee mechanical design activities across NPD from concept to production release and stabilization.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks; ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Mechanical design

Leading teams

Tools

FEA

DFM

Job description

Intuitive's Ion endoluminal system is a robotic platform for minimally invasive biopsy. The NPD team seeks a technical leader to guide mechanical engineering efforts, set direction, and ensure high-quality design across stages from concept to production.

The successful candidate will manage a team of mechanical engineers, drive design-for-manufacturing, collaborate with clinical and manufacturing partners, and uphold regulatory standards to deliver reliable, safe medical devices.