Intuitive · 22 hours ago
Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer – Flexible Instrument
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to focus on the technical development of advanced energy products, contributing to the design and development of innovative surgical instruments.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Work in a small, cross-functional project team to design, develop and verify new concepts for advanced energy catheters and/or flexible electromechanical instruments
Develop, implement, test and document new solutions, processes, and designs according to corporate standards and departmental operating procedures
Hands-on assembly and testing of devices to support proof of concept, design development, pre-clinical and V&V activities
Investigate and determine root cause of emerging design or manufacturing defects/failures
Design and develop fixturing to aid in manufacturing/assembly of advanced energy catheters and associated instruments
Development and documentation of design and manufacturing documentation including inspection procedures, assembly instructions, test methods, purchase specifications, BOMs, part and assembly drawings using appropriate change control procedures
Collaborate with clinical engineering team to assess product concepts and do tradeoff analysis of proposed designs and feature sets
Observe clinical cases and participate in interviews with clinical experts to inform designs; provide support for pre-clinical labs and clinical cases
Establish individual goals consistent with overall project goals
Performs other duties as required to support the company's overall strategy and goals
Qualification
Required
Typical minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, minimum 6 years with a masters
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams
Experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and other related standards
Familiar with all phases of the product development lifecycle; including proof-of-concept, design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer
Experience using CAD to design and develop components/mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred
Experience with part/mechanism design including 3D printing and plastic injection molding
Knowledge of component manufacturing processes, catheter development tools and equipment
High autonomy and ability to work independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions
Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral) across all levels and organizations
Minimum education: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience
Must be available to work full-time and commute/relocate to Sunnyvale, CA
Up to 10% travel. Some international travel may be required
Preferred
Experience with energy delivery devices is a strong plus
Experience with flexible electromechanical device development is a strong plus
Understanding of medical system integration and interfaces is a plus
Knowledge/Experience of designing interfaces (e.g. catheter to generator interface) is a strong plus
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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