Company Description
At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.
Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.
Job Description
We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and validate new mechanical concepts for next-generation robotic surgical systems. You will contribute your expertise in mechanical design, thermal analysis and optimization, and product development to create precision robotic subsystems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential as you translate system requirements into high-performance, manufacturable designs.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead and execute mechanical designs informed by analyses, including FEA, CFD, thermal modeling, and experimental characterization.
- Guide cross-functional teams in improving existing designs and defining requirements for future systems.
- Mentor peers in modeling, testing, and optimization practices.
- Design detailed mechanical assemblies and prototypes with a focus on function, manufacturability, cost, and safety.
- Develop and execute test plans to validate and refine mechanical systems.
- Generate mechanical drawings for components using processes like machining, casting, injection molding, and stamping.
- Contribute to technical project planning, budgets, and resource management.
Qualifications
Required
- BSME or equivalent; MSME with 10+ years or PhD with 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Expertise in CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS) including thermal packages (e.g. Icepak, Fluent, etc.).
- Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and root cause analysis.
- Experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
- Proven ability to design robotic joints with actuators, gears, encoders, and brakes.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
- Adaptable to shifting priorities and ambiguity while aligning with organizational goals.
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and reliability-focused design.
Preferred
- Graduate research or advanced academic work.
- Experience in regulated environments, particularly medical device development and launches.
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.
Base Salary Range Region 1: $180.400 USD - $259.600 USD
Base Salary Range Region 2: $153.300 USD - $220.700 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.
