Staff Electromechanical Engineer, Medical Robotics Systems

Intuitive; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery. We seek a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to architect, design, and integrate system hardware for next‑generation medical robotics.

This role sits within the Future Forward team and reports to the Managing Staff, Systems Mechanical Design Engineering. You will own end-to-end development from concept through manufacturing, lead cross-functional workstreams, and ensure regulatory compliance and DFx.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in medical devices or robotics.
• Experience working in cross-functional R&D teams.
• Proficiency with CAD to design and document mechanisms (SolidWorks preferred).
• Ability to design for manufacturing and assembly (DFx).

Responsibilities

• Design and own end-to-end development of groundbreaking surgical robotic systems from concept through manufacturing.
• Lead development workstreams and align cross-functional teams on key specifications.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, clinical, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Perform risk-based design reviews and provide guidance on designs.
• Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD data and drawings.
• Support pre-clinical and clinical labs as needed.

Skills

12+ years exp

Cross-functional teamwork

Engineering leadership

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Intuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery. We seek a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to architect, design, and integrate system hardware for next‑generation medical robotics.

This role sits within the Future Forward team and reports to the Managing Staff, Systems Mechanical Design Engineering. You will own end-to-end development from concept through manufacturing, lead cross-functional workstreams, and ensure regulatory compliance and DFx.