Senior Vision Systems Engineer

Primary Function

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Vision Systems Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a large portion of the product lifecyclefrom development and design through verification manufacturing sustaining engineering and field support.

As a hands-on technical team member you will leverage expertise in electrical and optics to solve complex technical challenges improve product performance and drive continuous improvement. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to investigate field issues enhance manufacturability and reliability and contribute to the development of next-generation vision systems.

Success in this role requires technical depth intellectual curiosity strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and a collaborative mindset. You thrive in fast-paced environments enjoy solving challenging problems and are passionate about delivering robust high-quality products that make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

Product Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead technical investigations spanning design manufacturing and field performance throughout the product lifecycle
• Conduct detailed root cause investigations for product manufacturing and field issues developing effective corrective and preventive actions
• Design develop test validate and implement engineering solutions to improve product performance reliability and manufacturability
• Develop manufacturing processes to diagnose failures and repair returned products
• Drive engineering decisions using sound technical judgment data analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Participate in and lead design reviews technical discussions and risk assessments to ensure design robustness and product quality
• Mentor junior engineers by sharing technical knowledge engineering best practices and structured problem-solving approaches

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Optical Electrical Firmware Mechanical Manufacturing Test Quality Clinical and Operations teams to resolve complex technical challenges
• Contribute to new product development by providing design feedback based on lessons learned from released products and field experience
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Technical Expertise

• Design and execute engineering experiments Design of Experiments (DOE) verification testing and product life-cycle validation activities
• Troubleshoot mechanical electrical and system-level issues using structured data-driven root cause methodologies
• Perform circuit analysis and electrical troubleshooting as required
• Apply failure analysis techniques and collaborate with external analytical laboratories utilizing methods such as FTIR X-ray imaging SEM/TEM EDS and related technologies
• Working knowledge of scripting or programming in Python C C C# or JavaScript is desirable to support automation analysis and engineering workflows

Manufacturing & Supplier Development

• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Serviceability (DFS) initiatives for components and subsystems
• Partner with suppliers to improve component quality manufacturability and overall product performance
• Support supplier qualification manufacturing transfer production ramp-up and yield improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to support sustaining engineering and continuous product improvements

Qualifications :

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics and Robotics or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in medical devices robotics imaging systems precision electromechanical products or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Familiarity with board level PCA/PCB design signal integrity and electromagnetic compliance (EMC)
• Demonstrated experience across multiple stages of the product lifecycle including concept development design prototyping verification validation manufacturing transfer and sustaining engineering
• Skilled at planning and executing experiments using modern test and measurement equipment
• A hands-on engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems
• Curious analytical and driven to understand root causes rather than symptoms
• Passionate about designing reliable manufacturable and high-quality products
• Comfortable working in fast-paced highly collaborative environments
• An effective communicator with strong presentation skills and confidence leading technical design reviews
• Willing to travel up to 10% as needed to support suppliers manufacturing or development activities

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

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