Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

8 hours ago


Sunnyvale, California, United States Intuitive Full time
Primary Function of Position:

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of minimally invasive robotic surgery systems. The company produces the da Vinci Surgical System, a highly advanced robotic system that enables surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision and control.

The Staff Mechanical Design Engineer will play a critical role in the development of new flexible instruments and accessories for the da Vinci system. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and verify designs for these instruments, ensuring they meet clinical effectiveness and performance requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design, catheter design, and materials selection, as well as experience working in an interdisciplinary team environment. They will be responsible for managing projects across groups and vendors, and will have the ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve project goals.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and verify designs for flexible surgical instruments and accessories
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop concepts based on early clinical, marketing, and customer inputs
  • Drive early stage ideation and prototyping efforts
  • Evaluate prototypes and make design changes or recommendations with the design team
  • Provide support for pre-clinical and clinical labs
  • Generate IP and evaluate opportunities from a technical perspective
Qualifications:
  • Minimum BS in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering or scientific discipline
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in mechanical design, catheter design, or related field
  • Proven ability to own all aspects of early stage projects, self-starter, takes initiative
  • Proficiency using CAD to design and document mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred
  • Hands-on engineering with ability to work well in a team environment
  • Experience with flexible Endoluminal devices, steerable catheters, ultrasound devices, braiders, laminators, 3D printing, machining, and injection molding
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Project management experience a plus


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