Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Mechanical Engineer, Instruments - Future Opportunity

Intuitive Surgical, Inc$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience (BS) or 3+ years (MS)
  • Experience in cross-functional research and development teams
  • Knowledge of FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971
  • Skilled in rapid prototyping and CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Experience with flexible catheter design and manufacturing methods
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communicator, both written and verbally

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate within a cross-functional team to design and develop advanced energy catheters and instruments
  • Implement, test, and document new solutions according to standards
  • Conduct hands-on assembly and testing to support various development phases
  • Identify and investigate root causes of design or manufacturing defects
  • Create and maintain detailed design and manufacturing documentation
  • Work with clinical engineering to analyze product concepts and tradeoffs
  • Engage with clinical experts to gather insights for design improvement

Benefits

  • Full-time position based in Sunnyvale, CA
  • Potential for up to 10% travel, including some international travel
  • Market-competitive compensation packages including base pay and incentives
  • Opportunity to work on innovative medical devices in a collaborative environment
  • Exposure to clinical settings and product development processes
Full Job Description
Job Description

Essential Job Duties
  • Work in a small, cross-functional project team to design, develop and verify new concepts for advanced energy catheters and/or flexible electromechanical instruments and related accessories (e.g. medical cables)
  • Develop, implement, test and document new solutions, processes, and designs according to corporate standards and departmental operating procedures, with guidance from senior engineers
  • Perform hands-on assembly and testing of devices to support proof of concept, design development, pre-clinical and V&V activities; proactively communicating findings and flag issues to immediate team
  • Support investigation and determine root cause of emerging design or manufacturing defects/failures.
  • Development and documentation of design and manufacturing documentation including inspection procedures, assembly instructions, test methods, purchase specifications, BOMs, part and assembly drawings using appropriate change control procedures
  • Collaborate with clinical engineering team to assess product concepts and support tradeoff analysis of proposed designs and feature sets
  • Observe clinical cases and participate in interviews with clinical experts to inform designs; provide support for pre-clinical labs and clinical cases
  • Establish individual goals consistent with overall project goals
  • Performs other duties as required to support the company's overall strategy and goals


Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
  • Typical minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors, minimum 3 years with a Masters
  • Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams
  • Familiarity with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971
  • Experience with rapid prototyping methods for instruments, components, and fixtures, including 3D printing and machining of plastics and metals
  • Experience/exposure to flexible catheter design, including material selection and common fabrication methods to at least few of the following areas: polymer processing, reinforcement structures, adhesive/thermal/mechanical joining, electromechanical integration etc.)
  • Proficiency in CAD-based mechanical design (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Experience working with suppliers
  • Ability to work independently under limited supervision while knowing when to escalate
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication

Required Education and Training
  • Minimum education: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience with flexible electromechanical device development is a strong plus
  • Experience with energy delivery devices is a plus

Working Conditions
  • Must be available to work full-time and commute/relocate to Sunnyvale, CA
  • Up to 10% travel. Some international travel may be required.
  • Primary Location: Sunnyvale, CA


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.

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 salary ranges are listed.

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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

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.

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets robotic products designed to improve clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery, most notably with the da Vinci Surgical System. The company is part of the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500. Intuitive Surgical has installed more than 5,000 surgical systems worldwide, and has more than 4,000 employees.
Learn more about Intuitive Surgical, Inc
Size
9,793 employees
Market Cap
$93.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+16.1%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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