Mechanical Design Engineer - Mechatronics

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care , our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of the Position The successful candidate will conceptualize, develop, and support the mechanical design of equipment used to manufacture novel surgical robot systems, taking individual responsibility for the successful design of specific system components. The candidate will demonstrate creativity and sound engineering in the design of kinematics, robotic actuation, and sensing solutions along with the selection of engineering materials. The candidate must be able to coordinate their efforts within a team design effort and be able to report progress and milestones relative to the overall development project. They must excel in a high-energy team environment and be capable of making sound decisions when faced with the time pressures and incomplete information typical of new product development.

Essential Job Duties

• Experienced professional with a full understanding in certain area(s) of specialization
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
• Design and build in-house proprietary manufacturing equipment from concept to full solution
• Develop metrics, protocols, and test fixtures for qualifying robot system designs
• Guide projects through the design control process (design specification, design review, risk analysis, etc.)
• Determine troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration procedures for equipment
• Improve product quality and reliability using Cpk, Gauge R&R, and similar quality tools
• Provide equipment-related technical support to on-going production operation and expansion

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Self-motivated, willing/able to take initiative, works well with others in a team environment
• 3D CAD proficiency, SolidWorks preferred
• Ability to integrate mechatronics components such as sensors, motors, pneumatics, and motion and vision control components
• Strong understanding of tolerance analysis and statistical methods
• Excellent written and oral communications skills

Required Education and Training

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience developing manufacturing equipment

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in an ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or medical device manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with regulated Quality Systems, especially medical device regulations