Staff Mechanical Engineer, Instruments Accessories

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 Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a hands-on engineer with a focus on the mechanical design of next generation surgical robot systems and accessories, contributing to the exploration of 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 Staff Mechanical Engineer will develop robotic instruments and accessories for minimally invasive surgical applications using both data-based and hands-on approaches. 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, creating, and innovative engineering solutions. They have a track record of leading multidisciplinary projects through concept, validation, market launch, and scaling phases. This technical person will guide teams through concept and development and play a leading role in solving challenging technical problems.

Essential Job Duties

• Design and develop a range of electromechanical devices used in the field of surgical robotics, such as robotic instruments and accessories, including design and procurement of components, prototype assembly and builds, and design and development of testing and assembly fixtures and methods
• Work in a small, cross-functional team to define and develop technical specifications and requirements for robotic instruments and accessories
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (software, electrical, clinical, manufacturing) on the design of robotic instruments and accessories
• Act as technical mentor to mechanical engineers on multiple projects
• Contribute to and make recommendations based on risk assessments, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks
• Perform technical design reviews to solicit feedback on design progress
• Provide engineering support to other related engineering functions to facilitate transfer of designs (e.g., manufacturing, materials, test engineering, and service)
• Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases, including assemblies, components, and detailed drawings
• Observe clinical cases and participate in interviews with clinical experts to inform designs and identify user needs
• Document, prepare and review patent submissions

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Organizational skills and ability to manage deliverables under tight deadlines, set priorities, and manage time effectively.
• Possess a solid mechanical aptitude and a finely honed intuition for electromechanical design
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Demonstrate consistent design leadership and mentorship within a small team
• Exemplary communication and documentation skills with the ability to clearly present to larger groups and distill complex information.
• Ability to learn rapidly and quickly prototype creative and practical solutions from rough requirements
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills such as FEA, statistical, and experimental design
• Solid understanding of material and component selection criteria as well as design for reliability and manufacturability best practices
• Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer
• Experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and other related external standards.
• Highly proficient using CAD to design and document complex mechanisms and systems; SolidWorks preferred

Required Education and Training

• Minimum BS or MS in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline
• Minimum 12 years designing mechanical engineering products or relevant experience (Medical device experience preferred)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience interfacing with external consultants, customers, and potential business partners.
• Project management, planning, and change management skills. Able to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.

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 / Affirmative Action 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.

EEO and AA Policy

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.