Primary Function of Position The Ion™ endoluminal system is Intuitive's robotic platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung, with an initial goal of improving the early diagnosis of lung cancer.
Our Product Engineering (PE) team focuses on maintaining and improving Ion™ product.
In this role, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will work with and lead multi-disciplinary teams to maintain and improve the design, production, and service of the Ion™ Robotic Bronchoscopy System. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing new business within Intuitive and make a meaningful contribution to its future growth.
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum of 8 years related experience with a University degree; or 6 years related experience and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of related experience.
Technical expertise with mechanism design, with a preferred focus on robotics and/or medical products.
Mechanical analysis, including statics, dynamics, kinematics, stress, fatigue, thermal, and reliability.
Proficiency at failure analysis.
Design, analyze and document components, structures, and mechanical assemblies in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Capacity to lead multiple complex projects in parallel. Independently prioritizes activities across projects, ensuring high quality and delivery.
Experience with of all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer.
Required Education and Training
Minimum BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or equivalent
Preferred Skills and Experience
Curiosity and excitement to learn new subjects and get to the bottom of tough technical problems.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, communicate with stakeholders, and navigate feedback from the broader engineering team.
Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral) across peers and management.
Experience in a regulated environment (FDA, Military, FAA or equivalent). Comfortable with execution of design verification/validation test protocols, assessing risk (FMEA), providing inputs to regulatory agency approval including UL, CE and FDA is a plus.
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 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.
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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 compensation ranges are listed.
At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible. Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves. Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.
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