Staff Mechanical Engineer, Capital Systems

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); Presencial; USD 193.000 - 277.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Intuitive is hiring a Staff Mechanical Engineer for Capital Systems to own end-to-end subsystem development in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment. You will design, prototype, test, and refine components for robotic platforms, collaborating with software, electrical, clinical, and manufacturing groups.

The role emphasizes DFx, rigorous documentation, and adherence to medical device design standards. You will contribute to prototypes that advance surgical robotics capabilities.

Formación

• Experience in medical devices or robotics preferred.
• Ability to work in cross-functional R&D teams.
• Ability to design for manufacturing and assembly (DFx).
• Independently assess complex problems and move projects forward.
• Coordinate activities across organizations to drive deliverables.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Experience with design standards (FDA QSR, ISO 13485, IEC 60601).
• Familiar with GD&T and ASME/ISO drafting standards.

Responsabilidades

• Own end-to-end development of subsystems within a robotic platform.
• Work in small cross-functional teams to define and develop requirements.
• Design, build, test, and troubleshoot fixtures and methods.
• Create and maintain SolidWorks databases and drawings.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, clinical, and manufacturing teams.
• Observe clinical cases to inform designs and user needs.
• Support pre-clinical and clinical labs and document results.

Conocimientos

Cross-functional

DFx

Documentation

Communication

Design standards

GD&T

Educación

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Staff Mechanical Engineer, Capital Systems

• Full-time
• Shift: Day
• Max. Salary Region 2: 235700 USD
• Max. Salary Region 1: 277300 USD
• Ways of Working: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
• Employee Type: Employee
• Min. Salary Region 1: 192700 USD
• Global Job Level (HCM): Professional 5 (13)
• Min. Salary Region 2: 163800 USD

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

Were a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

The Future Forward organization is Intuitive’s advanced concepts group. We explore emerging technologies, prototype next-generation solutions, and build software experiences that shape the future of robotic-assisted surgery.

If you're ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you'll find your purpose here.

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a hands-on Staff Mechanical Engineer to own subsystem development for a new application of surgical robotics. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a small and innovative team in the early phases of product development.

Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient outcomes as our highest priority. The successful candidate will have both the technical depth to resolve complex mechanical, materials, and manufacturing design issues, and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to troubleshoot to root cause higher level system issues. They must excel in a high-energy, focused, small-team environment, and have a commitment to high quality prototypes and concepts and a demonstrated record of developing creative and innovative engineering solutions. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end development of subsystems within a novel robotic platform.
• Work in small cross-functional project teams to discover, define, and develop requirements.
• Contribute to system and build planning, owning your milestones and pulling with the team to accomplish meaningful goals as a team.
• Use first principles to design and document components and subsystems. Own building, testing, and understanding your designs.
• Design, develop and troubleshoot testing fixtures and test methods
• Test product prototype designs, critically analyze results, and make design changes or recommendations to the design team
• Provide written protocols, reports, and presentations related to design activities on an ongoing basis
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (software, electrical, clinical, and manufacturing) on the design of robotic surgical instruments and related systems
• Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases, including assemblies, components, and detailed drawings
• Observe clinical cases and interface with clinical experts to inform designs and identify user needs
• Document, prepare, and review patent submissions
• Provide support for pre-clinical and clinical labs

What You Bring:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Typical minimum 12 years of relevant experience (Medical device and/or robotics experience preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams
• Demonstrated ability to design for manufacturing and assembly (DFx)
• Able to independently assess complex problems and situations to move projects forward
• Able to coordinate activities within organizations to drive deliverables
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Experience with design standards (ex. FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601)
• Experience with GD&T and other related ASME/ISO drafting standards
• Familiar with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design verification, design validation, and design transfer
• Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management documentation control systems

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

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.

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

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.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’sstart date