Staff Mechanical Engineer – Robotic Surgical Systems

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Staff Mechanical Engineer to own subsystem development for a novel robotic platform. This role offers involvement from concept through prototyping in a small, high-energy team focused on advancing surgical robotics.

You will tackle complex mechanical, materials, and manufacturing design challenges, collaborate across software, electrical, clinical, and manufacturing disciplines, and contribute to high-quality prototypes and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Typical minimum 12 years of relevant experience (medical device/robotics preferred).
• Experience working in cross-functional R&D teams.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with DFx and design for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development of subsystems within a robotic platform.
• Collaborate in small cross-functional teams to define and develop requirements.
• Plan milestones and contribute to system-level development.
• Design, document, build, test, and troubleshoot components and subsystems.
• Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases and drawings.
• Interface with clinical experts to inform designs and user needs.
• Support pre-clinical and clinical labs as needed.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

SolidWorks

Cross-functional teamwork

DFx

Design for manufacturing

Design verification

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Staff Mechanical Engineer to own subsystem development for a novel robotic platform. This role offers involvement from concept through prototyping in a small, high-energy team focused on advancing surgical robotics.

You will tackle complex mechanical, materials, and manufacturing design challenges, collaborate across software, electrical, clinical, and manufacturing disciplines, and contribute to high-quality prototypes and innovative solutions.