Intuitive

Medical device

StaffMechanicalEngineerFutureForwardDivision

Sunnyvale, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“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; Make surgery smarter, safer, and more human

Industry & Context.

Medical device
Problems you'll solve

Independently assess complex problems and situations

Eligibility Requirements

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

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