Staff Mechanical Engineer, Catheters

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Description of Position:

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Staff Mechanical Engineer with a focus on the development of new catheter instruments, contributing to the exploration of a novel concept for a new application of surgical robotics from proof of concept through detailed mechanical design, prototype manufacturing, and pilot level manufacturing. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a small and innovative team in the early phases of product development.

The Future Forward team at Intuitive is a cross-functional team dedicated to the creation of innovative medical robotic platforms and technologies. We create transformational technologies in order to address the major pain points and unmet needs in our healthcare system.

The Staff Mechanical Engineer will develop robotic catheter instrumentation for robotic systems for minimally invasive surgical applications. The successful candidate will have both the technical depth to resolve complex mechanical, materials and manufacturing design issues and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to troubleshoot to root cause higher level system issues. They must excel in a high-energy, focused, small-team environment, and have a commitment to high quality prototypes and concepts and a demonstrated record of developing creating and innovative engineering solutions. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop flexible robotic surgical instruments, including architecture direction, design and procurement of components, prototype assembly and builds, and design and development of testing and assembly fixtures and methods
• Work in a small, cross-functional project team to define and develop the product requirements and technical specifications for flexible robotic surgical instruments
• Development and documentation of mechanical design and manufacturing documentation including: inspection procedures, assembly instructions, new manufacturing processes, test methods, purchase specifications, BOMs, component / assembly drawings per the company’s operating procedures
• Develop test methods, fixtures, and measurement tools to evaluate the performance of individual components and sub-assemblies.
• Design and develop fixturing to aid in the assembly and manufacturing of flexible surgical instruments
• Work with clinical, electrical, controls, and software engineering teams to understand key drivers of product performance and durability
• Hands-on assembly, testing of equipment and devices, and documentation to support proof of concept, design development, pre-clinical testing, and V&V activities
• Contribute to and make decisions based on risk assessments, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks
• Provide support for pre-clinical and clinical labs with internal and external clinical experts

Qualifications

Skills/Job Requirements:

• Minimum BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience developing flexible instruments; medical devices preferred
• Experience with steerable catheter design and manufacturing tools such as braiding, laminating, coiling, and laser cutting is a strong plus
• Experience with plastics, plastics molding, 3D printing, testing, process equipment, adhesives, and/or disposable medical products are a strong plus
• Experience with electromechanical design is a strong plus (Robotics experience preferred)
• Experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601 and other related external standards
• Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management documentation control systems
• Familiar with all phases of the product development lifecycle; including proof-of-concept, design, implementation, debug, design verification, design validation, and design transfer
• High autonomy and ability to work independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills; Able to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

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 Employment 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.

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 salary ranges are listed.

Base Salary Range Region 1: $162,500 - $233,900

Base Salary Range Region 2: $138,200 - $198,800

Shift: Day

Travel: 10% of the time

Workplace Type: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.