Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer at Intuitive Surgical designs and develops complex mechanical systems for minimally invasive robotic surgery. This role focuses on engineering new product architectures for next generation instruments, designing and developing mechanical parts and assemblies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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, and perform computer assisted simulations
• Design and develop mechanical mechanism parts and assemblies, considering mechanical design, kinematics, materials (plastics & metals), finishes, and tolerance and stress analysis (FEA)
• 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

Qualifications

• BS / MS in Mechanical Engineering and at least 6 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
• New product introduction/development desirable
• 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
• Basic statistics, Six Sigma, and data analysis skills preferred
• Experienced in ISO 9001, or medical device manufacturing environment or another regulated field preferred
• Documentation skills must be excellent
• Excellent CAD experience. SolidWorks preferred (3D design & surfacing), Matlab, Finite Element Analysis (such as Ansys/ Pro Mechanica)
• Quantitative approach to problem solving
• Machine shop skills are desirable
• Medical device experience a plus
• Willingness to travel periodically to work with suppliers