Senior Mechanical Engineer Catheters

3 weeks ago

Sunnyvale, United States Intuitive Surgical Full time
Job Description

Primary Function of Position 

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a focus on the development of new catheter instruments, contributing to the exploration of a novel concept for a new application of surgical robotics from proof of concept through detailed mechanical design, prototype manufacturing, and pilot level manufacturing. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a small and innovative team in the early phases of product development.

The Future Forward team at Intuitive is a cross-functional team dedicated to the creation of innovative medical robotic platforms, technologies, and programs. We create transformational technologies in order to address the major pain points and unmet needs in our healthcare system. Our goal is to create the future of healthcare through platforms and ecosystems that empower providers and teams in order to deliver transformational life-enhancing care.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will develop robotic catheter instrumentation for robotic systems for minimally invasive surgical applications. The successful candidate will have the technical depth to resolve complex mechanical, materials, and manufacturing design issues and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to troubleshoot the root cause of level system issues. They must excel in a high-energy, focused, small-team environment, and have a commitment to high-quality prototypes and concepts and a demonstrated record of developing creating, and innovative engineering solutions. A dedicated sense of mutual responsibility and reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.

Essential Job Duties 

  • Work in a small, cross-functional project team to design, develop, and verify flexible robotic surgical instruments
  • Develop test methods, fixtures, and measurement tools to evaluate the performance of components, sub-assemblies, and full assemblies
  • Generate requirements, design specifications, and test methods that drive product safety, performance, and durability
  • Develop, implement, test, and document new solutions, processes, and designs according to corporate standards and departmental operating procedures
  • Hands-on assembly and testing of equipment and devices to support proof of concept, design development, pre-clinical, and V&V activities
  • Research and utilize knowledge of catheter component suppliers and internal catheter prototyping to facilitate rapid requirements, risk analysis, and testing
  • Design and develop fixturing to aid in the assembly and manufacturing of flexible surgical instruments
  • Study and test product prototype designs, critically examine results and make design changes or recommendations to the design team
  • Generate and execute test methods to investigate and establish the root cause of design, manufacturing, or material defects
  • Research and review literature and prior art to inform design outcomes and architectures
  • Observe clinical cases and participate in interviews with clinical experts to inform designs
  • Provide support for pre-clinical and clinical labs
  • Development and documentation of design and manufacturing documentation including inspection procedures, assembly instructions, test methods, purchase specifications, BOMs, and component/assembly drawings per the company’s operating procedures

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