Intuitive · 1 day ago
ME Technician
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$41/hr - $55/hr
8+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, dedicated to transforming healthcare. The Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician will support a team in developing new surgical robot instruments, focusing on prototype builds and testing to enhance surgical efficacy and patient outcomes.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Builds and refines medical device components and catheter assemblies and provide input for the catheter assembly
Assisting with all aspects of early prototype builds, including procurement of material, inspection of materials and subassemblies, rework of components, assembly, troubleshooting, and repair of prototype instruments
Assembling prototypes per engineering design/instructions
Assist engineers to fabricate and modify components using standard prototyping and manufacturing equipment
Debugging and performance testing of engineering prototypes
Assisting engineers in benchtop and excised tissue lab evaluations of prototypes
Collecting, recording, and reporting test results
Preparation of prototype instruments and accessories for benchtop testing and pre-clinical lab evaluations, organizing, overseeing, and collaborating with other groups to assemble and test prototypes
Creating prototype test and assembly fixtures and providing input for the design of production fixtures
Providing input for protocols and reports for engineering, qualification, and verification studies
Setup, organization, and maintenance of engineering lab and equipment
Documenting assembly procedures and training other technicians on assembly
Assisting in knowledge transfer to other groups / teams
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years' experience supporting a mechanical engineering group in a product development organization
Minimum Associate of Science degree, or equivalent work experience
Hands-on skills and knowledgeable in prototyping and manufacturing methods, including soldering, microscopic wire and cable stripping, use of rotary tools, drills, small hand tools and adhesive bonding
Knowledge of catheter materials and manufacturing processes including laminating, braiding, bonding, flaring, tipping
Manual dexterity to assemble small components, with microscope or similar magnification
Knowledge of medical grade adhesives
Ability to inspect components using metrology equipment (including calipers, micrometers, vision systems, CMM)
Computer skills in Microsoft Office required, SolidWorks experience desirable
Excellent organizational skills
Able to work independently
Strong design to learn and apply new technology
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
Craig Child
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
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