Intuitive · 2 days ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Flexible Instruments
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$152K/yr - $218K/yr
6+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, committed to minimally invasive care. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will support the design and testing of next-generation robotic flexible instruments, focusing on developing new components and ensuring robust data backing for designs.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Design new instrument components, using knowledge and experience to select the optimal material and process (metal vs. plastic, molded vs. extruded vs. MIM vs. formed, etc.)
Develop test methods, fixtures, and measurement tools to evaluate the performance of robotic catheters and sub-assemblies
Benchmark existing designs and compare candidate designs
Present your findings to design engineering, clinical, and manufacturing, and make recommendations for design iterations
Work with clinical engineering and manufacturing to understand key drivers of product performance, durability, and ease of assembly
Investigate and determine root cause of emerging design or manufacturing defects
Help define engineering requirements and ensure candidate designs are backed by robust data prior to design freeze
Complete detailed drawings and robust tolerance analysis and update designs accordingly
Support process development engineering activities
Mentor and guide younger engineers about best practices in design and engineering
Qualification
Required
6+ years design engineering experience
A passion for solving tough technical problems - strong mechanical intuition and persistence to drill down to pinpoint root causes, solving problems using fundamental principles
Proficiency using CAD to design parts and assemblies and to create specification drawings in a PDM environment; SolidWorks strongly preferred
Mechanical design and analysis skills, including statics, dynamics, kinematics, and strength of materials
Experience creating rapid prototypes and mock-ups
Knowledge of component manufacturing processes such as injection molding, extrusion, machining, wire EDM, MIM, heat treatment, electropolishing, laser welding, etc
Familiarity with design for manufacturing and design for assembly
Inclination towards hands-on engineering with the ability to work well in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to think at a systems level, interface between multiple design groups, and negotiate conflicting requirements
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately (written and oral) across all levels and functions, including presenting to a technical audience
Good documentation skills and habits
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Preferred
MSME or other advanced engineering degree
Surgical or medical device product experience is a plus
Experience with Finite Element Analysis, particularly using ANSYS
Experience with statistics and design of experiments
Firsthand machining experience and familiarity with test and metrology equipment
Comfortable using Matlab, Python, or similar tools
Experience with designing hardware products in a regulated industry – familiarity with the concepts of design inputs, design outputs, traceability, and risk analysis
Benefits
Market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity
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
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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