Senior Mechanical Engineer NPD for China Localization

Primary Function of the Position

Intuitive Surgical (ISI) has established a preeminent position in surgical robotics with a presence in more than 60 countries around the world. China represents a key market to Intuitive that has unprecedented growth opportunities driven largely by unmet patient and disease needs.

A Joint Venture (JV) between ISI and Fosun Pharma a subsidiary of Fosun International a leading Pharma and Medical Device Company in China has been established to accelerate the opportunities within this key market. The intent of the JV is to research develop and manufacture innovative robotic-assisted medical devices.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting Intuitive Surgical and JVs New Product Development (NPD) team focused on the development localization and launch of various robotic-assisted platforms in China.  

Essential Job Duties

• Become intimately familiar with all technical and documentation aspects for a robotic platform product line.  
• Be a direct technical contributor for development activities related to product launch in China including creating design input documents developing test methods executing design verification testing and preparing technical submission dossiers  
• Partner with product development teams and NRTLs (Nationally Recognized Test Labs) to achieve product certification and regulatory approvals per project timelines.
• Work closely with design teams and project management to proactively mitigate risk from compliance issues through proactive participation in design reviews and early compliance testing of prototypes.
• Familiarity with all phases of the product development lifecycle and ensure Design Control processes are followed per relevant internal procedures & external regulations

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of design for reliability robustness and manufacturing.
• Proficiency using CAD to design and document mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred
• Self-motivated hands-on and the ability to work well within a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to changes effectively and oversee multiple projects at once
• Excellent communication (written verbal) presentation and documentation skills

Required Education and Training

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or six (6) years of experience with a masters degree.

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Skills and Experience  

• Knowledge of experience in China regulations technical guidelines and submission pathway
• Strong analysis skills and knowledge of engineering tools that drive design excellence
• Experience transferring manufacturing lines to remote sites a strong plus
• Experience with submitting med devices to regulatory agency like NMPA a strong plus
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (read/write) a strong plus
• Broad and deep understanding of Requirement Management and Medical Devices Design Controls regulations (FDA CFR/QSIT MDR ISO 13485 ISO 14971 NMPA)

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.

Mandatory Notices

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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).  

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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