Robotics Prototyping Technician (Mechanical)

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to support early prototype builds and lab operations. The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, assembly, and testing of new medical devices, with attention to precision and quality.

You will work with engineers to translate ideas into functional prototypes, maintain a clean lab, and assist in documenting procedures and test results. Onsite work with day shifts and a focus on manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting a mechanical engineering group in a product development organization.
• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on prototyping and manufacturing methods experience (soldering, microscopic wire, cable stripping, rotary tools, drills, hand tools, adhesive bonding).
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, manual assembly, machine shop tools.
• Manual dexterity to assemble small components.
• Ability to inspect components with metrology equipment (calipers, micrometers, vision systems, CMM).
• MS Office; SolidWorks desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with early prototype builds: material procurement, inspection, rework, assembly, testing.
• Assemble prototypes per engineering instructions.
• Fabricate and modify components using prototyping equipment.
• Debug and test engineering prototypes.
• Support benchtop and excised tissue lab evaluations.
• Collect, record, and report test results.
• Prepare prototype instruments for bench testing and coordinate cross-team testing.
• Create fixture designs and input for production fixtures.
• Provide input for protocols and reports for studies.
• Set up and maintain engineering lab and equipment.
• Document assembly procedures and train other technicians.

Skills

Prototype assembly

Soldering & wiring

Metrology inspection

Documentation

SolidWorks

Education

Associate of Science degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Job description

Intuitive Surgical is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to support early prototype builds and lab operations. The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, assembly, and testing of new medical devices, with attention to precision and quality.

You will work with engineers to translate ideas into functional prototypes, maintain a clean lab, and assist in documenting procedures and test results. Onsite work with day shifts and a focus on manufacturing readiness.