Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Future Forward

Primary Function of Position

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to help design the vision system for a novel robotic surgical platform.  As an early member of the team, this role is an exciting opportunity to help define the eventual product from early prototypes through clinical trials and into product launch.

Essential Job Duties

As part of the New Product Development team, the engineer will work with team members to:

• Design mechanical components of optical systems including:

Simple lens mounts and alignments

PCA’s, standard and flex cabling

Miniature connectors

• Work with vendors to deliver initial prototypes through production parts
• Assemble and test early prototypes and use results to improve next round of designs
• Conduct modeling and simulation tasks of key design elements and use results to inform design
• Finalize mechanical requirements and specifications for the design
• Design tooling and fixtures for prototyping and testing
• Document designs and test results
•  Generate design concepts for next generation endoscopic devices

Skills and Experience

• Minimum BS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
• Minimum 5 years experience designing complex opto- or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Hands-on experience assembling and testing complex opto- or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Proficiency in CAD with preference for SolidWorks
• Experience applying finite element analysis and other analysis methods to design of mechanical parts
• Proven ability to work well with others
• Good documentation skills

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.