Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.
Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The Advanced Energy team at Intuitive is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to developing innovative medical devices for robotic platforms, technologies, and programs. We focus on creating groundbreaking solutions that address significant challenges and fill gaps in the healthcare system. Our mission is to shape the future of healthcare by developing platforms and ecosystems that enable providers and teams to deliver transformative, life-enhancing care. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a creative and dynamic team during the early, fast-paced stages of product development. Joining Intuitive Surgical means becoming part of a team that leverages technology to improve patient care by enhancing surgical efficiency and reducing invasiveness, always prioritizing patient outcomes.

The team member in this position will report directly to the technical lead of the advanced energy product. They will be responsible for the technical development of advanced energy products at Intuitive, with a primary focus on the mechanical design of new generator systems for advanced devices and exploring innovative system concepts for new surgical robotics applications. The ideal candidate should have a hands-on approach, deep technical knowledge in relevant mechanical areas, and a proven track record of successful product development projects. They must thrive in a high-energy team environment and be capable of making informed recommendations under the typical time constraints and uncertainties of new product development.

Essential Job Duties

• Apply system-level thinking to develop designs for new user-friendly products.
• Drive creative problem-solving in mechanical design for electro-mechanical assemblies, from concept to fabrication.
• Enhance design for manufacturability and ensure smooth transfer to production.
• Finalize mechanical requirements and specifications for the design.
• Manage and drive design improvements and hold engineering design reviews to address reliability/usability issues while leading, advocating, and enforcing best practices in design, development, and testing to ensure product manufacturability, robustness, and function.
• Conduct comprehensive engineering investigation, including thermal and stress analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers in electrical, firmware, software, test, and other fields to build innovative solutions and ensure requirements and specifications are met.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in precision mechanical and mechanism design
• Working knowledge of various fabrication methods such as, CNC machining, injection molding, 3D printing, sheet metal stamping, and assembly techniques for medical, consumer, automotive, and/or industrial products.
• Excellent skill in 3D CAD modeling and manipulation (SolidWorks preferred), as well as finite element analysis (FEA).
• Good understanding of materials and structural mechanics.
• Proven understanding of component selection criteria, and design for reliability and manufacturability
• Working knowledge of electronics and circuits.

Working Conditions

• Minimum Bachelor's degree with  5+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing, Master with 6+ years of experience, or PhD with 3+ years of experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout and PCBA mechanical design.
• Knowledge of and experience in selecting materials, manufacturing methods, and surface treatments for mechanical components
• Experience with medical device product development / CFR 21 Part 820 design controls, IEC 60601 and the risk management process highly desired.

Additional Information

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 Employment 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.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

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 Employment 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.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.