Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Injection Molded Robotic Tools

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in injection molding to conceptualize, develop, and verify new mechanical designs for minimally invasive robotic instruments in Sunnyvale, CA.

The role requires expertise in material selection, manufacturability, and reliability, with collaboration across mechanical, electronic, optic, and clinical teams to drive robust, scalable solutions from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Expert in mechanical design for medical instruments.
• Strong experience with injection molding and DFM/DFX.
• Proficient in 2D/3D tolerance analysis and FEA.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical assemblies for new instruments with injection-molding focus.
• Design interfaces with mechanical, electronic, optic, and seal elements.
• Develop rapid proofs-of-concept and high-fidelity prototypes.
• Create detailed drawings, tolerancing, and design updates.
• Lead DFM/DFA discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Support transition to manufacturing and lifecycle improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Injection molding

Tolerance analysis

F EA / Simulation

Education

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Tools

DFM/DFX

FEA

Job description

Intuitive seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in injection molding to conceptualize, develop, and verify new mechanical designs for minimally invasive robotic instruments in Sunnyvale, CA.

The role requires expertise in material selection, manufacturability, and reliability, with collaboration across mechanical, electronic, optic, and clinical teams to drive robust, scalable solutions from concept through production.