Intuitive

Healthcare

ManagingStaffMechanicalEngineer

Sunnyvale, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Managing Staff Mechanical Engineer at Intuitive. Skills: System mechanical engineering, Robotic capital equipment design, Team leadership. Lead system mechanical engineering efforts. Manage and mentor mechanical engineers”

What You'll Achieve.

Enhance patient outcomes; Redefine surgical care; Reduce surgical invasiveness; Improve patient outcomes worldwide; Deliver innovative, integrated solutions; Deliver on aggressive development goals

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Rigorous engineering analysis; Solving challenging engineering problems; Resolving complex design and manufacturing challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Travel up to 10%, International travel may be required, Proof of vaccination against certain diseases may be required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related discipline, 5+ years’ experience managing engineering teams, 7+ years designing complex mechanical products, Deep expertise in mechanical design, materials selection, manufacturing processes, CAD modeling, prototype development, Executing development projects in heavily regulated environments, project and program management skills, Exceptional communication skills

Nice to Have

experience in human interface devices or robotics, experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, other medical device regulatory standards

What You'll Do.

Lead system mechanical engineering efforts

Manage and mentor mechanical engineers

Oversee mechanical design phases

Lead cross-functional projects

Contribute to product development strategies

Resolve design and manufacturing challenges

Represent team progress to leadership

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with clinicians; Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (software, electrical, controls); Influence across teams and leadership levels; Integrate multidisciplinary inputs

Communication Scope

Exceptional communication skills; Ability to influence across teams and leadership levels; Transparent and proactive communication

Process & Methodology

Project management, Program management, Balancing scope, schedule, budget, and risk

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