Intuitive

Robotic-assisted surgery

MechanicalEngineer,InstrumentsDesignTeam

Sunnyvale, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Mechanical Engineer, Instruments Design Team at Intuitive. Skills: Mechanical design of robotic instruments, Robotic surgical instruments development, Minimally invasive surgical applications, SolidWorks CAD. Design and develop complex mechanical subsystems within a novel robotic platform. Design and procurement of components”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve surgical efficacy; Decrease surgical invasiveness; Improve patient outcomes; Make surgery smarter, safer, and more human; Help care teams perform with greater precision; Help patients recover faster

Industry & Context.

Robotic assisted surgery
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot to root cause higher level system issues; Resolve complex mechanical, materials, and manufacturing design issues

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, Proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19 may be required, May be subject to U.S. export controls

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams, Experience with multiple of the following: metals, plastics, welding, plastics molding, extrusions, testing, process equipment, adhesives, and/or disposable medical products, Proficiency using CAD to design and document, Experience with ASME and/or ISO drafting standards, Knowledge of component manufacturing processes, Excellent written and communication skills, Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience, Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have

Familiarity with multiple phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer, experience with all is preferred, SolidWorks preferred, Robotics experience preferred, Experience with GD&T preferred, Experience with design standards (FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601 preferred)

What You'll Do.

Design and develop complex mechanical subsystems within a novel robotic platform

Design and procurement of components

Prototype assembly and builds

Design and development of testing and assembly fixtures and methods

Design and document components and assemblies for instruments and accessories for robotic surgical systems

develop and troubleshoot testing fixtures and test methods

Design and develop manufacturing fixtures and manufacturing instructions

Analyze and test product prototype designs

Critically analyze results

Make design changes or recommendations to the design team

Provide written protocols

and presentations related to design activities

Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases

and detailed drawings

Observe clinical cases and interface with clinical experts to inform designs and identify user needs

and review patent submissions

Provide support for pre-clinical and clinical labs

Focus on the mechanical design of robotic instruments

Contribute to the exploration of a novel system concept for a new application of surgical robotics

Develop robotic surgical instruments for minimally invasive surgical applications

Resolve complex mechanical

and manufacturing design issues

Troubleshoot to root cause higher level system issues

Develop creative and innovative engineering solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work in a cross-functional project team; Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (software, electrical, clinical, and manufacturing) on the design of robotic surgical instruments and related systems; Interface with clinical experts

Communication Scope

Excellent written and communication skills

Full Job Description

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 surger y 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 mechanical engineer with a focus on the mechanical design of robotic instruments, contributing to the exploration of a novel system concept 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 Mechanical Engineer will focus on the development of robotic surgical instruments for minimally invasive surgical applications. The successful candidate will have both the technical depth to resolve complex

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