Intuitive
Medical device
StaffMechanicalEngineer-FutureForwardDivision
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“Staff Mechanical Engineer - Future Forward Division at Intuitive. Skills: Mechanical engineering, Robotic systems, CAD, DFx. Design and own end-to-end development of surgical robotic systems. Own and drive development workstreams”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance patient outcomes; Redefine surgical care; Improve outcomes around the world; Perform with greater precision; Patients recover faster
Industry & Context.
Assess complex problems and situations
Travel up to 10%, International travel, Proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience, 12 years of relevant experience, Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams, Proficiency using CAD to design and document mechanisms, Demonstrated ability to design for manufacturing and assembly (DFx), Able to independently assess complex problems and situations to move projects forward, Able to coordinate activities within organizations to drive deliverables, Excellent documentation and communication skills, Experience with design standards (ex. FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601), Experience with GD&T and other related ASME/ISO drafting standards, Familiar with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design verification, design validation, and design transfer, Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management documentation control systems
Nice to Have
Medical device and robotics experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Design and own end-to-end development of surgical robotic systems
Own and drive development workstreams
Lead cross-functional team
Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases
Observe clinical cases
Participate in collaboration sessions with clinical experts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (software, electrical, clinical, manufacturing); Work in cross-functional research and development teams; Coordinate activities within organizations
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
Drive development workstreams
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 Join Intuitive’s Future Forward Team — Sunnyvale, CA At Intuitive, we’re transforming healthcare through innovative robotic surgical platforms that enhance patient outcomes and redefine surgical care. Our Future Forward team is a passionate, cross-functional group pioneering breakthrough instruments and accessories for next-generation surgical robotics. We’re seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical engineering for novel surgical robotic products in an exciting new clinical application. Roles and Responsibilities: * Design and own the end-to-end development of groundbreaking surgical robotic systems — from concept and prototyping through manufacturing and commercialization * Own and drive development workstreams, leading a cross-functional team to alignment on technical specifications for key platform subsystems * Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (software, electrical, clinical, manufacturing) * Make decisions based on risk assessments, industry standards, and regulato
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