Senior Mechanical Engineering- System Design

Company DescriptionIt started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? 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.We’re 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.If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.Job DescriptionPosition OverviewWe are seeking a hands-on, deeply technical individual contributor who delivers complex mechanical design solutions for next-generation surgical robotics instruments platforms. This Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role within our Future Forward team requires strong technical fundamentals, hands-on problem-solving ability, and a collaborative mindset. You will make significant individual contributions across the product lifecycle, from concept generation through human cases, while helping to raise the technical bar of those around you.Key ResponsibilitiesMechanical System Architecture & DesignWork in a cross-functional project team to design and develop robotic surgical instruments.Design and develop complex mechanical and electromechanical and robotic systems’ instruments for surgical applications.Execute the end-to-end engineering process: translating user requirements and technical specifications into design solutions through concept generation, hands-on prototyping, testing, pre-clinical and verification/validation activities.Contribute to sound technology and design decisions, balancing system reliability, manufacturability, risks, and clinical needs.Generate and execute test methods to characterize product prototype designs and to determine root cause of design, manufacturing, or material defects. Critically analyze test results and make design changes or recommendations to the design team.Generate product requirements and functional specifications that drive product safety, performance, and durability for robotic instruments, subsystems, and systems.Provide written protocols, reports, presentations, and perform technical design reviews to solicit feedback on design activities.Development and documentation of mechanical design and manufacturing documentation including: inspection procedures, assembly instructions, manufacturing processes, test methods, purchase specifications, BOMs, component / assembly drawings per the company’s operating procedures.Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases, including assemblies, components, and detailed drawings.Project & Technical LeadershipActively contribute to multi-disciplinary R&D projects, taking ownership of assigned technical workstreams across the product lifecycle.Participate in and lead technical reviews and risk analyses within your area; support regulatory and standards compliance activities.Collaboration & CommunicationWork closely with software, electrical, systems, clinical, and manufacturing teams throughout product development.Observe clinical procedures and collaborate with clinicians to inform design and use requirements.Present complex concepts and data clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Innovation & Continuous ImprovementRapidly develop and iterate functional prototypes to evaluate design solutions and validate key technical assumptions.QualificationsQualificationsRequired:Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). A minimum of 6 years designing mechanical engineering products or relevant engineering experience (medical device industry preferred).Expertise in the design of high-precision mechanisms, electromechanical systems, and complex tolerance stacks.Demonstrated understanding of engineering fundamentals, including first-principles analysis, FEA, GD&T (ANSI Y14.5), materials, design for reliability and manufacturability, and statistical analysis.Highly proficient in CAD (SolidWorks preferred): complex assemblies, production documentation, and DFM/DFA.Able to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.Preferred:Experience with the full medical device product development process and volume manufacturing.Experience with medical devices including FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and other related external standards is a strong plus.Experience with electromechanical design, including cable driven systems and small mechanisms, is a strong plus (Robotics experience preferred).Experience in design transfer to manufacturing, including test engineering and service.Other:Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.Our CommitmentWe value diverse perspectives and invest in our people through ongoing learning opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work environment. Additional InformationDue 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. 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.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.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 employee’sstart date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. The target compensation ranges are listed.Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at View email address on click.appcast.io level: AssociateIndustry: Medical Device