Intuitive · 1 week ago
Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$152K/yr - $218K/yr
6+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, dedicated to transforming healthcare outcomes. They are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design and construct manufacturing equipment for robotic systems, working closely with various teams to develop custom equipment for production use.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Design and build in-house proprietary manufacturing and test equipment from concept to full implementation
Create effective design solutions of mechanical assemblies from simple fixturing to complex assembly for automation equipment
Establish specifications, assembly instructions, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance and calibration procedures
Ensure equipment designs meet functional, safety, ergonomic, documentation, and validation requirements
Create and manage project plans including schedules, budgets, and stakeholder updates
Conduct effective design reviews at all stages of equipment development
Create and execute protocol documentation for equipment IQOQPQ and DQ validations
Interface with a multitude of technical and counterpart teams in the creation and sustaining of manufacturing equipment for on-going production operation and expansion
Establish and manage external resources (contractors, system integrators, vendors) in the planning and execution of equipment projects
Support quality and internal/external audits as required
Support other equipment-related operations and duties as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum 6 years of manufacturing equipment design experience
Self-motivated, works well with others in a team environment
3D CAD proficiency, SolidWorks preferred
Hands-on experience in developing mechanical and mechatronics hardware involving motion, pneumatics, vision, sensors, PLCs, electronics and controls
Experience in troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment
Strong understanding of tolerance analysis and statistical methods
Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
Minimum BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related fields
Preferred
MSME (or equivalent) with minimum 6 years of prior experience
Experience developing and supporting manufacturing equipment with robotic or catheter emphasis
Experience in a medical device or similarly regulated environment
Knowledge in equipment control systems, PLC (Beckhoff preferred)
Hands-on experience in establishing equipment specification, validation protocols and reports, BOMs and work instructions
Experience with change control (ECOs) and enterprise software (e.g. Agile document control, Confluence, Jira, Polarion, Windchill, etc…)
Structured Problem Solving. Rational thinking and root cause analysis capability
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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