Intuitive · 1 day ago
Staff Mechanical Engineer - MP Endoscopes
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$193K/yr - $277K/yr
8+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. They are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead cross-functional teams in the design and development of mechanical parts and assemblies for robotic platforms, ensuring high product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams to improve existing designs and qualify alternative parts and vendors
Design, develop, and build mechanical parts and assemblies with a focus on mechanical, thermo-mechanical, and materials considerations, utilizing theoretical models, empirical validation, and computer-aided simulations for medium to high volume production
Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases, including assemblies, components, and detailed drawings
Create product functional, cosmetic, and assembly design specifications
Investigate and determine root causes of both latent and emerging designs
Work effectively with global teams across different time zones through meetings and offline clear and timely communication
Provide written protocols, reports, and presentations and perform technical design reviews to solicit feedback on design activities
Provide mentorship to junior team members to help their growth
Qualification
Required
Excellent organizational skills; Able to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
Proficiency in using SolidWorks 3D CAD to design parts and assemblies, creating specification drawings in a PDM environment
Proven expertise in designing parts for a broad range of high-volume manufacturing processes: plastic injection molding, stamping, metal injection molding, casting, metal machining, etc
Extensive expertise in leading Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Service (DFS) initiatives
Design validation skills: 2D/3D statistical tolerance analysis techniques, numerical analysis, computer-aided simulations., mechanical drawing composition (functional dimensioning (GD&T))
Understanding of tight-tolerance fabrication and assembly techniques
Multi-functional skills including mechanism design, electro-mechanical integration, PCB mechanical design, and design for high-volume production
Excellent documentation and communication skills
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Minimum 8 years of experience in design for high-volume production with at least 1-2 new products from concept to launch
Preferred
Experience with metrology (CMM, OMM, etc.) and expertise in interpreting and deriving actionable insights from First Article Inspection (FAI) data
Aptitude for experimental design, testing, and data analysis; experience with design of experiments (DoE) and statistical scrutiny
Knowledge of material and component selection criteria as well as design for reliability and manufacturability best practices
Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout and PCBA mechanical design
Experiences with medical devices including FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and other related external standards
Benefits
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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