Intuitive · 19 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $218K/yr
8+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery, committed to advancing minimally invasive care. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the mechanical design of components for da Vinci systems, focusing on cost optimization and scalability, while mentoring junior engineers and driving cross-functional collaboration.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design of components and subsystems for da Vinci systems, with emphasis on DFM, cost optimization, and scalability
Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, DMAIC); support CAPA activities per quality system procedures
Drive cross-functional decision-making aligned with program goals, collaborating with Engineering, Clinical, Human Factors, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, and Regulatory
Partner with suppliers and Supplier Engineers to assess capabilities, resolve process issues, and ensure parts meet design specifications
Mentor junior engineers in mechanical design principles, structured problem-solving techniques, and documentation best practices to support team development
Generate and maintain design control documentation
Present impactful technical reviews to staff, leadership, and cross-functional teams, articulating trade-offs and design rationale
Contribute to risk management activities through structured risk analysis, mitigation planning, and reliability assessments using FMEA and other methods
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, 6 years with a Master's, or 3 years with a PhD
Strong foundation in mechanical design and analysis, including tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, FEA, materials selection, and DFM/DFA, with demonstrated ability to apply these principles to deliver robust, production-ready designs
Proficient with CAD, simulation, and PLM tools such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, Windchill
Demonstrated ability to lead root cause investigations
Effective communicator with experience influencing technical and business decisions through cross-functional presentations
Demonstrated experience mentoring junior engineers and collaboration across various functions
Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Preferred
Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Experience in Class II/III medical device development, particularly in surgical robotics or capital equipment
Experience in regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, automotive) with working knowledge of standards and documentation frameworks such as ISO 13485, FDA QSR, IEC 60601, ISO 14971, ASTM standards, DHF, FMEA, and V&V protocols
Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes, including castings, plastic injection molding (PIM), sheet metal fabrication, and machining
Experience supporting post-market performance through reliability engineering, serviceability design, or field failure analysis
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Craig Child
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
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