Mechanical Engineer, Instruments Future Opportunity

Essential Job Duties

• Work in a small cross-functional project team to design develop and verify new concepts for advanced energy catheters and/or flexible electromechanical instruments and related accessories (e.g. medical cables)
• Develop implement test and document new solutions processes and designs according to corporate standards and departmental operating procedures with guidance from senior engineers
• Perform hands-on assembly and testing of devices to support proof of concept design development pre-clinical and V&V activities; proactively communicating findings and flag issues to immediate team
• Support investigation and determine root cause of emerging design or manufacturing defects/failures.
• Development and documentation of design and manufacturing documentation including inspection procedures assembly instructions test methods purchase specifications BOMs part and assembly drawings using appropriate change control procedures
• Collaborate with clinical engineering team to assess product concepts and support tradeoff analysis of proposed designs and feature sets
• Observe clinical cases and participate in interviews with clinical experts to inform designs; provide support for pre-clinical labs and clinical cases
• Establish individual goals consistent with overall project goals
• Performs other duties as required to support the companys overall strategy and goals

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Typical minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors minimum 3 years with a Masters
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams
• Familiarity with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820 ISO 13485 ISO 14971
• Experience with rapid prototyping methods for instruments components and fixtures including 3D printing and machining of plastics and metals
• Experience/exposure to flexible catheter design including material selection and common fabrication methods to at least few of the following areas: polymer processing reinforcement structures adhesive/thermal/mechanical joining electromechanical integration etc.)
• Proficiency in CAD-based mechanical design (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience working with suppliers
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision while knowing when to escalate
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication

Required Education and Training

• Minimum education: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Biomedical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline or equivalent work experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with flexible electromechanical device development is a strong plus
• Experience with energy delivery devices is a plus

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work full-time and commute/relocate to Sunnyvale CA
• Up to 10% travel. Some international travel may be required.
• Primary Location: Sunnyvale CA

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 Employment 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.

Mandatory Notices

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 employeeswho 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 governments 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 employeesstart 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 candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time