Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Robotic Surgery Tools

Intuitive; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to develop robotic instruments for minimally invasive surgery. You will work in a fast-paced, high-energy team to resolve complex mechanical, materials, and manufacturing design challenges and transfer designs to commercialization.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, design for manufacturability, and collaboration with suppliers. A strong track record in medical device development and CAD proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years designing mechanical engineering products or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robotic surgical instruments in a cross-functional team.
• Observe clinical cases and interview experts to inform designs.
• Document, prepare, and review patent submissions.
• Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases and drawings.
• Hands-on design, assembly, and testing to support proof of concept and development.

Skills

Mechanical intuition

Rapid prototyping

DOE and statistics

Systems thinking

CAD, SolidWorks

Product lifecycle

Fabrication methods

Medical device standards

Documentation

Machine shop operation

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

6+ years mechanical design experience

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Intuitive is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to develop robotic instruments for minimally invasive surgery. You will work in a fast-paced, high-energy team to resolve complex mechanical, materials, and manufacturing design challenges and transfer designs to commercialization.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, design for manufacturability, and collaboration with suppliers. A strong track record in medical device development and CAD proficiency is required.