Electromechanical Engineer, Systems Design

Staff Electromechanical Engineer, Systems Design

• Full-time
• Shift: Day
• Max. Salary Region 2: 235700 USD
• Max. Salary Region 1: 277300 USD
• Ways of Working:
  Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
• Employee Type:
  Employee
• Min. Salary Region 1: 192700 USD
• Global Job Level (HCM):
  Professional 5 (13)
• Min. Salary Region 2: 163800 USD

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader inrobotic-assisted surgery andminimally invasive care,our technologies like theda Vinci surgical systemand

Ionhave transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We're a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

The Future Forward organization is Intuitive’s advanced concepts group. We explore emerging technologies, prototype next-generation solutions, and build software experiences that shape the future of robotic-assisted surgery.

If you're ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you'll find your purpose here.

Primary Function of Position

At Intuitive, we’re transforming healthcare through innovative robotic surgical platforms that enhance patient outcomes and redefine surgical care. Our Future Forward team is a passionate, cross-functional group pioneering breakthrough platforms for next-gen medical robotics. We’re seeking a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to architect, design, and integrate System Hardware. This role reports to the Managing Staff, Systems Mechanical Design Engineering.

• Design and own the end-to-end development of groundbreaking surgical robotic systems — from concept and prototyping through manufacturing and commercialization
• Lead development work streams, guiding a cross-functional team to alignment on technical specifications for key platform subsystems
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (software, electrical, clinical, manufacturing)
• Make decisions based on risk assessments, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks
• Perform technical design reviews to solicit feedback on design progress, and regularly review designs of other team members to provide timely and useful engineering guidance
• Create and maintain Solid Works CAD databases, including assemblies, components, and detailed drawings
• Observe clinical cases and participate in collaboration sessions with clinical experts to inform designs
• Provide support for pre-clinical and clinical labs

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience (Medical device and robotics experience preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional Research and Development teams
• Proficiency using CAD to design and document mechanisms (Solid Works preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to design for manufacturing and assembly (DFx)

Required Education and Training

BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline

Working Conditions
: none

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Able to independently assess complex problems and situations to move projects forward
• Able to coordinate activities within organizations to efficiently deliver on milestones
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Experience with design standards (ex. FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601)
• Experience with GD&T and other related ASME/ISO…