Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
| Company | Intuitive Surgical |
|---|---|
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Exceptional aptitude with an emphasis on theoretical fundamentals
- High Proficiency using software like 3D CAD to design mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred (3D design & surfacing), Matlab, Finite Element Analysis (such as Ansys/ Pro Mechanica)
- Programming in Matlab to interface with electro-mechanical assemblies and perform data analysis
- Demonstrated knowledge of component manufacturing processes such as high volume injection molding, machining, wire EDM, MIM, heat treatment, electropolish, brazing, laser welding, etc.
- Experience creating prototypes and evaluating designs via testing and rigorous analysis
- Project Management experience a plus
- Comfortable in dissecting electrical assemblies and sensors
- Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debugging, verification, qualification, and transfer
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Comfortable operating machine shop equipment
- Exceptional understanding of component selection criteria, and design for reliability and manufacturability
- Minimum BSME required
- Minimum 6 years of industry experience designing commercial mechanical products with a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering, or minimum 8 years of industry experience with a Bachelor’s degree
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead technical designer on cross-functional project teams to design, develop and verify modifications to surgical instruments and accessories.
- Investigate and establish root cause of both latent and emerging design, manufacturing or material defects
- Develop, implement, test and document solutions for these defects according to corporate standard and departmental operating procedures
- Investigate clinical requirements
- Provide mechanical engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues
- Support the CAPA and continuous improvement projects and quality/regulatory audits as required
- Establish personal goals consistent with overall project goals
- Act as technical Drive on component and assembly redesign efforts
- Mentor and train less experienced engineers in the art of sustaining engineering and mechanical design
- Review mechanical engineering designs of other Intuitive engineers in both a formal and informal capacity
- Lead or assist other design engineers through brainstorming, detailed reviews, and collaborative problem-solving, resulting in compelling product architectures
- Provide detailed input to project planning, including goals, budgets, staffing, schedules, milestones, etc.
- Make recommendations to senior management about the direction, activities, and staffing of ongoing projects, as well as recommendations and proposals for new product/project opportunities
- Identify resource gaps and make recommendations to address issues and prioritize
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer medical device experience
- Experience and skills in design of high volume (e.g. injection molded, MIM) components, and design for manufacturability preferred