Senior Clinical Research Engineer, Medical Robotics

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Engineer, Future Forward, to lead the design and development of new product concepts before commercial launch.

You will work with engineers, clinicians, and regulatory teams to guide product development and clinical studies. You will develop preclinical strategies, assess risks, and translate user needs into designs for platforms, instruments, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Fluent in medical procedure terminology and sound knowledge of anatomy.
• Ability to understand complex robotic systems and software algorithms.
• Experience working in an operating room or interventional suite environment.
• Experience collaborating with physicians and collecting feedback on clinical use of the product.
• Excellent analytical capability and practical skills to develop and test a clinical hypothesis.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-clinical research and commercial concept development.
• Research disease states and medical technologies for new opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing and clinicians to identify needs and translate into designs.
• Define clinical goals with engineers and physicians for new platforms and accessories.
• Develop preclinical evaluation strategies and clinical derisking pathways.

Skills

Medical terminology

Robotics systems

Operating room experience

Clinical feedback

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Design Controls

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Engineer, Future Forward, to lead the design and development of new product concepts before commercial launch.

You will work with engineers, clinicians, and regulatory teams to guide product development and clinical studies. You will develop preclinical strategies, assess risks, and translate user needs into designs for platforms, instruments, and procedures.