Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Intuitive; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in surgical technology is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to enhance the design and performance of their innovative da Vinci Surgical System. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, solving complex engineering problems, and mentoring colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design and a passion for improving product reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with electro-mechanical components and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to establish root causes of design and manufacturing defects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and verify modifications to robotic mechanisms.
• Investigate and resolve design, manufacturing, or material defects.
• Provide mechanical engineering support for field and manufacturing issues.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Primary Function of the Position

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer works in and/or runs cross-functional teams to maintain and improve the design, production, and service of the da Vinci Surgical System. This role reports to a Manager or Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering. They establish root cause of complex problems with electro-mechanical components, manufacturing process, and system performance. They identify mechanical design and manufacturing process solutions to improve performance, cost, and reliability, and perform the development, documentation, verification, and implementation of these solutions.

Essential Job Duties

1. Work in or run cross-functional project teams to design, develop, and verify modifications to robotic or other complex mechanisms.
2. Investigate and establish root cause of latent and emerging design, manufacturing, or material defects.
3. Develop, design, test, document, and implement solutions for these defects according to corporate standards and departmental operating procedures.
4. Identify, develop, and implement alternate part fabrication methods and sources to reduce hardware cost and/or improve durability of supply chain.
5. Develop and execute design verification/validation test protocols and document results in test reports.
6. Provide mechanical engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues.
7. Support and/or provide leadership to product risk assessments, Corrective and Preventive Actions, and quality/regulatory audits as required.
8. Provide advice, mentoring, coaching, and guidance to advance the technical and business expertise of colleagues.
9. Identify and implement best practices between teams and engineering departments.
10. Establish individual and team goals consistent with overall project goals.