Senior Mechanical Engineer - Medical Manufacturing Equipment

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 151,700 - 218,300; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design and build manufacturing equipment for robotic systems and accessories.

You will drive equipment projects from concept to launch, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet quality, safety, and schedule goals. This onsite, day‑shift role requires hands‑on mechanical and mechatronics expertise, strong problem solving, and experience with validation, reports, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in manufacturing equipment design.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Experience with robotics or medical devices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and build proprietary manufacturing and test equipment from concept to full implementation.
• Create mechanical assemblies for fixturing and automation equipment, ranging from simple to complex.
• Establish specifications, assembly instructions, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance/calibration procedures.
• Ensure designs meet functional, safety, ergonomic, documentation, and validation requirements.
• Manage project plans including schedules, budgets, and stakeholder updates.
• Conduct design reviews throughout equipment development.
• Create and execute protocol documentation for IQOQPQ and DQ validations.
• Interface with technical and counterpart teams to sustain manufacturing equipment for ongoing production and expansion.
• Establish and manage external resources (contractors, system integrators, vendors).
• Support quality and internal/external audits.
• Support other equipment‑related operations and duties as required.

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MSME or equivalent

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Polarion

Windchill

Agile document control

Job description

Intuitive is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design and build manufacturing equipment for robotic systems and accessories.

You will drive equipment projects from concept to launch, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet quality, safety, and schedule goals. This onsite, day‑shift role requires hands‑on mechanical and mechatronics expertise, strong problem solving, and experience with validation, reports, and documentation.