Sr. Mechanical Engineer, 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

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment

• Full‑time
• Shift: Day
• Max Salary Region 2: 185,600 USD
• Max Salary Region 1: 218,300 USD
• Ways of Working: Onsite – fully onsite
• Employee Type: Employee
• Global Job Level (HCM): Professional 4 (11)
• Min Salary Region 1: 151,700 USD
• Min Salary Region 2: 129,000 USD

Intuitive is a global leader in robotic‑assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, providing technologies that transform patient care. We unite engineers, clinicians, and innovators to make surgery smarter, safer, and faster.

Primary Function of Position

The Future Forward group is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design and construct manufacturing equipment supporting the production of Intuitive’s robotic systems, instruments and accessories. This role covers equipment development from prototype through launch, working with senior equipment staff, manufacturing, software engineering, and other departments. Projects range from custom manual fixtures to semi‑automated electro‑mechanical systems, integrating workholding, sensing, motion, and vision control. The ideal candidate drives all aspects of an equipment project—scheduling, documentation, prototyping, build coordination, and validation—with ownership and accountability.

Key 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.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 6 years of manufacturing equipment design experience.
• Self‑motivated and collaborative within a team environment.
• Hands‑on experience developing mechanical/mechatronics hardware with motion, pneumatics, vision, sensors, PLCs, electronics, and controls.
• Proficient at troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of tolerance analysis and statistical methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong interpersonal skills.

Required Education and Training

Minimum BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related fields.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MSME (or equivalent) with minimum 6 years of experience.
• Experience developing and supporting manufacturing equipment with robotic or catheter emphasis.
• Experience in a medical device or similarly regulated environment.
• Hands‑on experience establishing equipment specifications, validation protocols and reports, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Experience with change control (ECOs) and enterprise software such as Agile document control, Confluence, Jira, Polarion, Windchill, etc.
• Structured problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis capability.

Benefits and Compensation

We provide market‑competitive compensation packages, including base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. Salary ranges are based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.