Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Primary Function of Position The Multiport Endoscope R&D group at Intuitive Surgical is a versatile, dynamic, and multidisciplinary team committed to advancing 2D and 3D endoscopic and vision systems for cutting-edge robotic platforms, technologies, and programs. Our mission is to develop transformative vision technologies that push the boundaries of human perception, enabling unprecedented surgical precision.

We seek a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who will focus on next-gen 3D endoscope development, opto-electro-mechanical component, mechanism, and sub-systems design from proof of concept through prototype manufacturing, qualification/validation testing, and transition to full-scale manufacturing. This role is a hands-on, highly technical individual contributor position. Day-to-day job responsibilities demand the design of precision components and sub-assemblies, building prototypes, rigorous characterization of component designs, and the assurance of component and sub-assembly design and assembly process reliability.

Essential Job Duties

• Design, develop, and build mechanical parts and assemblies with a focus on mechanical, thermomechanical, and materials considerations, utilizing theoretical models, empirical validation, and computer-aided simulations for medium- to high-volume production
• Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases, including assemblies, components, and detailed drawings.
• Create product functional, cosmetic, and assembly design specifications. Perform DFMEA on parts that are designed.
• Generate and execute test methods to characterize product designs and derive output specifications and margins. Critically examine results to establish root cause of design, manufacturing or material defects identified during prototype evaluation and testing and and implement or recommend necessary design modifications.
• Provide written protocols, reports, and presentations and perform technical design reviews to solicit feedback on design activities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in using SolidWorks 3D CAD to design parts and assemblies, creating specification drawings in a PDM environment.
• Proven expertise in designing parts for a broad range of high-volume manufacturing processes: plastic injection molding, stamping, metal injection molding, casting, metal machining, etc.
• Extensive expertise in leading Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Service (DFS) initiatives.
• Design validation skills- 2D/3D statistical tolerance analysis techniques, numerical research, computer-aided simulations., mechanical drawing composition (functional dimensioning (GD&T)).
• Understanding of tight-tolerance fabrication and assembly techniques.
• Multi-functional skills including mechanism design, electro-mechanical integration, PCB mechanical design, and design for high-volume production.
• Excellent organizational skills; Able to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in design for high-volume production with at least 1-2 new products from concept to launch.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with metrology (CMM, OMM, etc.) and expertise in interpreting and deriving actionable insights from First Article Inspection (FAI) data.
• Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout and PCBA mechanical design.
• Aptitude for experimental design, testing, and data analysis; experience with design of experiments (DoEs) and statistical scrutiny.
• Knowledge of material and component selection criteria as well as design for reliability and manufacturability best practices.
• Experiences with medical devices including FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and other related external standards is a plus.
• Prior experience with initial design of fixtures, alignment tools and processes to assemble products.

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.