Intuitive · 19 hours ago
Managing Staff, Systems Mechanical Engineering
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$204K/yr - $306K/yr
7+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative technologies. They are seeking a Managing Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead system mechanical engineering efforts for novel robotic capital equipment design, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and redefine surgical care.
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Responsibilities
Manage and mentor a small, high-performing team of mechanical engineers focused on robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery
Operate with a “player-coach” approach, tackling challenging technical problems yourself with creativity, rigorous engineering analysis, and an exemplary rapid design iteration process
Oversee all phases of mechanical design, from prototype development to testing and through validation to ensure robust, reliable products
Lead cross-functional projects, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and risk to deliver on aggressive development goals
Contribute to the identification and execution of strategies for product development, regulatory submissions, and intellectual property creation
Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement within the team and across functions
Act as a key technical resource, resolving complex design and manufacturing challenges while integrating multidisciplinary inputs
Represent the team’s progress and risks to senior leadership, driving transparent and proactive communication
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
5+ years' experience managing engineering teams and 7+ years designing complex mechanical products, preferably in human interface devices or robotics
Deep expertise in mechanical design, materials selection, manufacturing processes, CAD modeling, and prototype development
Proven experience with executing development projects in heavily regulated environments; for example, experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and other medical device regulatory standards
Strong project and program management skills with a track record of delivering products on time and within budget
Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence across teams and leadership levels
Passion for solving challenging engineering problems and delivering patient-impacting innovations
Benefits
Relocation assistance is available
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
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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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