Staff Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing Equipment

Primary Function of Position

Design and construct manufacturing equipment to support production of Intuitive’s robotic systems, instruments and accessories. This position will play a critical role in developing robust manufacturing capabilities to enable the future of minimally invasive surgery.

This candidate will thrive working autonomously and interact with other equipment staff, manufacturing and software engineering to develop and sustain custom equipment for production use. Typical projects will range in complexity from custom manual fixtures to semi-automated electro-mechanical systems, integrating work holding, sensing, motion and vision control.

The Staff Mechanical Engineer will bring their high energy, ownership, integrity, and accountability who will drive all aspects of equipment projects including scheduling, documenting specifications, prototyping, coordinating builds and validating finished hardware. Planning for upgrades, duplication, and maintenance activities shall be considered.

The successful candidate shall also provide technical and cross-functional leadership within the Automation, Equipment, and Test Group (AET) and inspire and work closely with the equipment engineering staff to implement design best practices.

Essential Job Duties

• Design and build in-house proprietary manufacturing and test equipment from concept to full implementation.
• Investigate and implement optimal methods and equipment design and architecture to perform critical manufacturing operations using best practices.
• Create effective design solutions of mechanical assemblies from simple fixturing to complex assembly for automation equipment.
• Establish specifications, assembly instructions, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance and calibration procedures.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment designs meet functional, safety, ergonomic, documentation, and validation requirement.
• Assist in creating and managing equipment design metrics, specifications, schedules, and resource plan that best support company and department goals.
• Direct and perform IQOQPQ and DQ validation activities on manufacturing equipment.
• Interface with a multitude of technical and counterpart teams in the creation and sustaining of manufacturing equipment and production operations.
• Provide technical leadership to equipment staff on custom mechanical and controls design as well as integration with manufacturing equipment.
• Establish and manage external resources (contractors, system integrators, vendors) in the planning and execution of equipment projects.
• Support quality and internal/external audits as required
• Support other equipment-related operations and duties as required

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 8 years of manufacturing equipment design experience
• Experience in creating equipment architecture and specifications, as well as planning and executing prototyping, assembly, testing, and validation activities
• Hands-on experience in developing mechanical and mechatronics hardware involving motion, pneumatics, vision, sensors, PLCs, electronics and controls
• Experience in planning and executing equipment deliverables on tight deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional CAD and PLM expertise and experience managing CAD users, SolidWorks preferred
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 5%

Required Education and Training

• Minimum BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related fields

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MSME (or equivalent) with minimum 8 years of prior experience; leadership experience a plus
• Experience developing and supporting manufacturing equipment with robotic or catheter emphasis.
• Experience in a medical device or similarly regulated environment
• Knowledge in equipment control systems, PLC (Beckhoff preferred).
• Hands-on experience in establishing equipment specification, validation protocols and reports, BOMs and work instructions.
• Experience with change control (ECOs) and enterprise software (e.g. Agile document control, Confluence, Jira, Polarion, Windchill, etc…)
• Structured Problem Solving; rational thinking and root cause analysis capability.

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 / Affirmative Action 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.

EEO and AA Policy

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.