Intuitive · 7 hours ago
Managing Staff Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $260K/yr
8+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, committed to enhancing minimally invasive care. The Managing Staff Engineer will focus on developing new instruments for surgical robotics, participating in early product development phases, and collaborating with a cross-functional team to create innovative medical technologies.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Work in a small, cross-functional project team to design, develop, and verify robotic surgical instruments and the interface between robotic instruments and systems
Design components and mechanisms for machining and injection molding fabrication methods
Own complex assemblies and interfaces to cross-functional hardware and software teams
Develop test methods, fixtures, and measurement tools to evaluate the performance of individual components, sub-assemblies, and full assemblies
Hands-on assembly and testing of equipment and devices to support proof of concept, design development, pre-clinical, and V&V activities
Implement DFX principles such as design for manufacturing, usability, and reliability of first and next generation devices
Generate requirements, design specifications, and test methods that drive product safety, performance, and durability
Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases, including assemblies, components, and detailed drawings
Provide support for pre-clinical and clinical labs
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience
Minimum 8 years of experience developing medical devices; experience with flexible devices is a plus
A passion for solving challenging technical problems – Strong mechanical intuition and persistence to identify the root cause of a problem, solving problems using first principles
Expertise in medical device fabrication methods such as machining and injection molding required. Other methods such as laser cutting and welding, wire EDM, stamping, braiding, and coiling is a plus
Tolerance analysis and GD&T
Proven track record of taking products from early concept feasibility to market. Medical devices is a strong plus
Strong aptitude for experimental design, testing, and data analysis; experience with design of experiments (DoEs) and statistical analysis is a strong plus
Knowledge of materials, plastics, metals, composites is a strong plus
Demonstrated ability to think at a systems level, interface between multiple design groups, and negotiate conflicting requirements
Proficiency using CAD to design parts and assemblies, creating specification drawings in a PDM environment; Solidworks strongly preferred
Experience with electromechanical design is a strong plus (Robotics experience preferred)
Familiar with in all phases of product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer
Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management documentation control systems
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
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Craig Child
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
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