Intuitive · 14 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer- Future Forward
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$136K/yr - $196K/yr
5+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, transforming how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing, documenting, and validating new product designs, as well as improving existing designs to meet customer needs in the field of robotic surgery.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Create new product architectures for next generation instruments based on product functional and design specifications
Conceptualize and analyze complex electromechanical assemblies, create theoretical models, conduct empirical confirmation & perform computer assisted simulations
Design and develop mechanical mechanism parts and assemblies, with careful consideration for mechanical design, kinematics, materials (adhesives, plastics, and metals), finishes (roughness, lubricious, metal, and biocompatible coatings), and tolerance and stress analysis (FEA)
Broad and deep understanding of the advantages and limitations of various fabrication methods for custom designed parts, including but not limited to CNC milling, sheet metal, casting, plastic molding and 3D printing
Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to define requirements for new and current designs
Analyze and test product designs
Identify and research new vendors/processes to manufacture components
Develop and perform component verification testing and product validation testing
Support production of final product by troubleshooting processes and component problems
Provide engineering support to Manufacturing, Materials, Test Engineering, and Service to facilitate transfer of designs
Competence using test and measurement equipment, such as force and height gauges
Effective documentation, including test plans/reports, specifications, design intent and analysis, design review presentations, detailed mechanical drawings (ASME Y14.5), and assembly work instructions
Shepherd projects through the design control process (design specification, design review, risk analysis, etc.), and support New Product Introduction personnel in initial builds (procurement, assembly, troubleshooting)
Qualification
Required
BS / MS in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years mechanical, equipment and mechanism design engineering experience for a medium to high volume product
5+ years of experience developing precision mechanical components and assemblies
3+ years of experience developing precision injection-molded components
Great attitude, eagerness, willingness, and able to take initiative, works well with others in team environment
Independent and self-driven, with a reputation for initiating action to quickly and effectively develop understanding and address issues
Excellent communication skills to build up internal/external relationships
Supports less experienced team members in making effective decisions and resolving issues
Demonstrated ability to use engineering analysis to optimize and justify design decisions, including FEA, tolerance analysis, flow analysis, load and torque analysis
Documentation skills must be excellent
Preferred
New product introduction/development desirable
Basic statistics, Six Sigma, and data analysis skills preferred
Experienced in ISO 9001, or medical device manufacturing environment or another regulated field preferred
Excellent CAD experience. SolidWorks preferred (3D design & surfacing), Matlab, Finite Element Analysis (such as Ansys/ Pro Mechanica)
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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