Intuitive
Healthcare
SeniorMechanicalDesignEngineer-Instruments
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“Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Instruments at Intuitive. Skills: mechanical design of surgical instruments, product development, cross-functional team collaboration, prototype testing, root cause analysis. Design and develop novel robotic surgical instruments. design and procurement of components”
What You'll Achieve.
successful implementation of product development; improving surgical efficacy; decreasing surgical invasiveness; patient outcomes as our highest priority
Industry & Context.
resolve complex mechanical, materials and manufacturing design issues; troubleshoot to root cause higher level system issues; investigate and determine root cause of both latent and emerging design problems
Must be able to lift, carry and move 50 lbs., Routinely lifts, carries and moves 10 lbs., may require proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19, subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 8 years of experience developing commercial medical products, Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams, Command of evaluating designs via prototype testing and rigorous mathematical analysis, Ability to investigate and determine root cause of both latent and emerging design problems, Experience with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, validation, qualification, and transfer, Experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601 and other related external standards, Excellent written and communication skills, Minimum BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science or related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience
Nice to Have
Experience with metals, plastics, fabrication methods, plastics molding, MIM, extrusions, process equipment, adhesives, and/or disposable medical products are a plus, Experience with robotics, Familiarity with electromechanical design, PCBAs, sensors and flexible circuits, Experience with design of experiments (DoEs) and statistical review
What You'll Do.
Design and develop novel robotic surgical instruments
design and procurement of components
prototype assembly and builds
design and development of testing and assembly fixtures and methods
define and develop product requirements and functional specifications for robotic instruments
Analyze and test product prototype designs
critically analyze results
present results to the engineering team
Provide written protocols
perform technical design reviews
Development and documentation of mechanical design and manufacturing documentation
Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases
and detailed drawings
Contribute to and make decisions based on risk assessments
and regulatory frameworks
Observe pre-clinical and clinical cases and interface with clinical experts to inform designs and identify user needs through workflow analysis
prepare and review patent submissions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in a small, cross-functional team; work in cross-functional research and development teams; 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 surgery 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. We’re 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. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here. Primary Function of Position The R&D group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a senior mechanical engineer with a focus on the mechanical design of surgical instruments, contributing to the exploration of a novel system concept and optimization of established system concepts for a new application of surgical robotics. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a small and innovative team focused on successful implementation of product development. The Instrument and Accessories team at Intuitive is a cross-functional team dedicated to the creation of innovative medical robotic tools and technologies. We create transformational technologies to address the major pain points and unmet needs in our healthcare system. 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer will focus on the development of robotic surgical
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