Intuitive · 1 day ago
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$163K/yr - $234K/yr
6+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for developing, documenting, and validating new product designs, as well as improving existing designs to meet customer needs.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Design, develop and document components and assemblies for novel robotic laparoscopic energy instruments
Utilize engineering fundamentals to analyze a problem, brainstorm potential solutions and conduct empirical confirmation of designs
Create new product architectures for next generation of reusable and disposable instruments
Conceptualize and analyze complex electro mechanical assemblies, create theoretical models, conducts empirical confirmation & performs computer assisted simulations
Design and Develop mechanical parts and assemblies, with careful consideration for mechanical design, kinematics, materials (plastics & metals) and stress analysis
Develop testing fixtures to perform verification and validation testing of a production-level components and products
Collaborate with supplier engineers and vendors to optimize component DFM (injection molded and machined) required for high volume manufacturing
Create product functional and design specifications. Performs DFMEA on parts that are designed
Working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to define requirements for new and current designs
Develop automated scripts to test new designs, fluent in use of tools such as Matlab, Anysys and Analyze and test product designs
Develop Design History Files per FDA requirements, understands FDA product design DOP
Shepherd projects through the design control process (design specification, design review, risk analysis, etc.), and support New Product Introduction personnel in initial builds (procurement, assembly, troubleshooting)
Investigate and establish root cause of both latent and emerging design, manufacturing or material defects
Assess field reliability data to evaluate and improve existing product designs
Provide mechanical engineering sustaining support for resolution of manufacturing and field issues
Perform technical design reviews to solicit feedback on design progress
Qualification
Required
Very Strong analytical 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)
Exceptional prototyping skills, quick turn around concepts into prototypes
Programming in Matlab to interface with electro-mechanical assemblies and perform data analysis
Experience with all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, debugging, verification, qualification, implementation, and transfer
Machining & high-volume injection molding experience a plus
Comfortable in analyzing 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
Strong understanding of component selection criteria, and design for reliability and manufacturability
Process development and assembly instructions as needed for new products
Prefer medical device experience
BSME with 8 years' experience, MSME with 6 years' experience or PHD with 3 years' experience (preferred)
Preferred
Highly proficient in mechanical design (design of components, mechanism, linkages, drive mechanisms and gears)
High Proficiency using software like 3D CAD to design mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred (3D design & surfacing), Matlab, Finite Element Analysis (such as Ansys/ Pro Mechanica)
Machining & high volume injection molding experience a plus
Experience with Nitinol fabrication and machining
Programming in Matlab to interface with electromechanical assemblies and perform data analysis
Comfortable in analyzing electrical assemblies and sensors, programming in PYTHON or C++ to interface and control electromechanical assemblies
Exceptional aptitude for experimental design, testing, and data analysis; experience with design of experiments (DoEs) and statistical review is a plus
Project Management experience a plus
Benefits
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity.
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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