Company 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.
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.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position
Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex mechanical systems for use in surgery. The Staff Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing, documenting, and validating new product designs, as well as improving existing designs to meet the needs of our customers
Essential Job Duties
Create new product architectures for next generation instruments, with emphasis on miniaturization
Conceptualize and analyze complex electro mechanical assemblies, create theoretical models, conducts empirical confirmation & performs computer assisted simulations
Design and Develop mechanical parts and assemblies, with careful consideration for mechanical design, kinematics, materials (plastics & metals) and stress analysis
Create product functional and design specifications.
Performs DFMEA on parts that are designed
Working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to define requirements for new and current designs
Develop automated scripts to test new designs, fluent in use of tools such as Matlab, Anysys
Analyze and test product designs
Identify and research new vendors/processes to manufacture components
Assist in initial design of fixtures and processes to assemble components
Create new product assembly instructions
Develop and perform component verification testing and product validation testing
Support production of final product by troubleshooting process and component problems
Provide engineering support to Manufacturing, Materials, Test Engineering, and Service to facilitate transfer of designs.
Develop Design History Files per FDA requirements, understands FDA product design DOP
Document, prepare and review patent submissions
Review regulatory submissions
Assess field reliability data and improve existing product designs as necessary
Shepherd projects through the design control process (design specification, design review, risk analysis, etc.), and support New Product Introduction personnel in initial builds (procurement, assembly, troubleshooting)
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
BSME with 15 years’ experience, MSME with 12 years’ experience or PHD with 10 years’ experience (preferred)
Very Strong analytical aptitude with an emphasis on theoretical fundamentals
High Proficiency using software like 3D CAD to design mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred (3D design & surfacing), Matlab, Finite Element Analysis (such as Ansys/ Pro Mechanica)
Programming in Matlab to interface with electro-mechanical assemblies and perform data analysis
Project Management experience a plus
Machining & high volume injection molding experience a plus
Comfortable in analyzing electrical assemblies and sensors
Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debugging, verification, qualification, and transfer
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Comfortable operating machine shop equipment
Strong understanding of component selection criteria, and design for reliability and manufacturability
Prefer medical device experience
Process development and assembly instructions
Required Education and Training
BSME with 15 years’ experience, MSME with 12 years’ experience or PHD with 10 years’ experience (preferred)
Preferred Skills and Experience
Highly proficient in mechanical design (design of components, mechanism, gears)
High Proficiency using software like 3D CAD to design mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred (3D design & surfacing), Matlab, Finite Element Analysis (such as Ansys/ Pro Mechanica)
Programming in Matlab to interface with electro-mechanical assemblies and perform data analysis
Machining & high volume injection molding experience a plus
Comfortable in analyzing electrical assemblies and sensors
Exceptional aptitude for experimental design, testing, and data analysis; experience with design of experiments (DoEs) and statistical review is a plus
Project Management experience a plus
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.
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
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.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
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 compensation ranges are listed.
Base Compensation Range Region 1: $192,700 USD - $277,300 USD
Base Compensation Range Region 2: $163,800 USD - $235,700 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
