Senior Mechanical Prototype Technician - Surgical Robotics

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a hands-on prototype technician in Sunnyvale to support early prototype builds, fabricate parts, and assist engineers with assembly and testing.

You will manage materials, perform inspections, and help prepare instruments for benchtop and pre-clinical evaluations. The role requires 8+ years in mechanical product development, AS degree, and strong dexterity for small components under magnification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience supporting a mechanical engineering group in a product development organization.
• Minimum Associate of Science degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on skills and knowledge in prototyping and manufacturing methods including machine equipment, laser welding, soldering, microscopic wire and cable stripping, and adhesive bonding.
• Manual dexterity to assemble small components, with microscope or similar magnification.
• Knowledge of catheter materials and manufacturing processes including laminating, braiding, bonding, flaring, and tipping.
• Ability to inspect components using metrology equipment (including calipers, micrometers, vision systems, CMM).
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office required; Solidworks experience desired.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of early prototype builds, including fabrication and assembly, procurement and inspection of materials, rework of components, troubleshooting, and repair of prototype instruments.
• Assembling prototypes per engineering design/instructions.
• Work alongside engineers to fabricate and modify components using standard prototyping and manufacturing equipment, such as lathe, mill, and laser welder.
• Debugging and performance testing of engineering prototypes.
• Collecting, recording, and reporting test results.
• Preparation of prototype instruments and accessories for benchtop testing and pre-clinical lab evaluations, organizing, overseeing, and collaborating with other groups to assemble and test prototypes.
• Creating prototype test and assembly fixtures, and providing input for the design of production fixtures.
• Providing input for protocols and reports for engineering, qualification, and verification studies.
• Setup, organization, and maintenance of engineering lab and equipment.
• Documenting assembly procedures and training other technicians on assembly.

Skills

Prototyping methods

Microscopic assembly

Metrology reading

Independent work

Mechanical dexterity

Education

Associate of Science degree

Tools

Solidworks

Microsoft Office

CMM inspection

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a hands-on prototype technician in Sunnyvale to support early prototype builds, fabricate parts, and assist engineers with assembly and testing.

You will manage materials, perform inspections, and help prepare instruments for benchtop and pre-clinical evaluations. The role requires 8+ years in mechanical product development, AS degree, and strong dexterity for small components under magnification.