Robotics Surgical Engineering Manager

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team that designs, develops, and launches instrument products for medical use. You will guide architecture, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure compliance with FDA requirements.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in mechanical design, hands-on leadership, and a track record of delivering complex surgical products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years taking medical products from concept to production.
• Experience leading mechanical design teams in regulated environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision for the mechanical engineering team and drive crisp execution.
• Guide architecture development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage personnel, coaching, and performance development.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Legal, Clinical Engineering and Manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

CAD

SolidWorks

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Finite element analysis

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Intuitive Surgical in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team that designs, develops, and launches instrument products for medical use. You will guide architecture, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure compliance with FDA requirements.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in mechanical design, hands-on leadership, and a track record of delivering complex surgical products.