Prototype Mechanical Technician – MedTech & Robotics

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to support a team of engineers in developing new products. You will build and assemble prototypes, maintain an organized lab with robotic systems and rapid prototyping equipment, and assist in testing and documentation to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires extensive hands-on prototyping experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years supporting a mechanical engineering group in product development.
• AS degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Hands-on prototyping and manufacturing skills: soldering, wire stripping, rotary tools, drills, small hand tools, bonding.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes; manual assembly and machine shop tools.
• Dexterity to assemble small components.
• Ability to inspect components with metrology tools (calipers, micrometers, vision systems, CMM).
• SolidWorks and MS Office proficiency; strong organizational skills; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with early prototype builds: material procurement, inspection, rework, assembly, testing of prototypes.
• Assemble prototypes per design/instructions.
• Support engineers to fabricate/modify components using standard prototyping equipment.
• Debug and test engineering prototypes.
• Assist bench/benchtop tissue lab evaluations of prototypes.
• Record/test results and prepare prototype instruments for testing.
• Organize lab, maintain equipment, and train others on assembly procedures.
• Provide input for production fixture design and testing protocols.
• Document procedures and support knowledge transfer.

Skills

Mechanical experience

AS degree

Prototyping

Soldering

Wire stripping

Hand tools

Materials knowledge

Inspection/Metrology

SolidWorks

MS Office

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

AS degree

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

CMM

Job description

Intuitive Surgical is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to support a team of engineers in developing new products. You will build and assemble prototypes, maintain an organized lab with robotic systems and rapid prototyping equipment, and assist in testing and documentation to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires extensive hands-on prototyping experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.