Senior Mechanical Engineer - Future Forward - Product Development

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help design the vision system for a novel robotic surgical platform.  As an early member of the team, this role is an exciting opportunity to help define the eventual product from early prototypes through clinical trials and into product launch.

Essential Job Duties

As part of the New Product Development team, the engineer will work with team members to:

• Design mechanical components of optical systems including:
  • Simple lens mounts and alignments
  • Machined and injection molded components
• Work with vendors to deliver initial prototypes through production parts
• Assemble and test early prototypes and use results to improve next round of designs
• Conduct modeling and simulation tasks of key design elements and use results to inform design
• Finalize mechanical requirements and specifications for the design
• Design tooling and fixtures for prototyping and testing
• Support documentation of designs and test results
• Generate design concepts for next generation endoscopic devices

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience designing complex mechanical assemblies
• Hands-on experience assembling and testing complex mechanical assemblies
• Proficiency in CAD with strong preference for SolidWorks
• Experience applying finite element analysis and other analysis methods to design of mechanical parts
• Experience with GD&T and other related ASME/ISO drafting standards
• Proven ability to work well with others
• Good documentation skills

Required Education and Training

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

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 employees
who 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 government’s 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 employee’s
start 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.

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.