Staff Clinical Applications Engineer

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. Were a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. The Future Forward organization is Intuitive’s advanced concepts group. We explore emerging technologies, prototype next-generation solutions, and build software experiences that shape the future of robotic-assisted surgery. If you're ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you'll find your purpose here. Primary Function of Position The Staff Clinical Applications Engineer (CAE) will serve as a senior individual contributor focused on developing and delivering best-in-class training for Intuitive’s emerging robotic platforms. This role emphasizes enabling clinical users to transition from onboarding through independent proficiency by combining deep procedural understanding with advanced educational program design. The Staff CAE will act as a training architect and field expert, ensuring early users have the knowledge, confidence, and support to integrate robotic technology safely and effectively into practice. Essential Job Duties Training Program Design & Delivery - Develop and deliver comprehensive training curricula (workshops, labs, digital modules) tailored to physicians, staff, and internal stakeholders. - Adapt training methods to multiple learning styles and procedural experience levels.

- Serve as lead faculty during live training, simulation, and case support. Clinical & Procedural Expertise - Provide advanced clinical and technical guidance during procedures, ensuring safe and effective system use. - Capture and synthesize training feedback from early users to refine curricula and drive adoption. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with engineering, marketing, medical affairs, and commercial teams to align training with evolving product capabilities and workflow needs. - Contribute training insights to evidence generation and product development cycles. Thought Leadership & Mentorship - Act as a senior mentor for CAEs and trainers, sharing expertise in adult learning methodologies, curriculum development, and clinical education best practices. - Support train-the-trainer initiatives to scale global education efforts. Required Skills and Experience Required: - Bachelor’s degree in a clinical, scientific, or engineering discipline, or completion of a physician assistant (PA) program, or a nursing degree (BSN or higher). Equivalent allied health training will also be considered. Advanced degrees (MS, PhD, MD, NP, etc. ) are a plus but not required. - Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical training, professional education, or medical education within medical devices, healthcare technology, or related industries. - Proven track record in designing and executing physician training programs, including curriculum development, lab-based training, and digital education. - Demonstrated ability to engage with KOLs and physician faculty, driving procedure adoption through education. - Strong procedural knowledge in minimally invasive techniques, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical training.