Sr Mechanical Engineer

• Ways of Working:
  Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.
• Employee Type:
  Employee
• Min. Salary Region 1: 151700 USD
• Global Job Level (HCM):
  Professional 4 (11)
• Min. Salary Region 2: 129000 USD

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life‑enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic‑assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real‑world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long‑term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Primary Function:

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 instruments and accessories for next‑generation surgical robotics. We’re seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical engineering for novel surgical robotic products in an exciting new clinical application.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and own the end‑to‑end development of groundbreaking surgical instruments and system accessories — from concept and prototyping through manufacturing and commercialization.
• Work in a small, cross‑functional team to define and develop technical specifications.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (software, electrical, clinical, manufacturing).
• Contribute to and make conclusions based on risk assessments, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Perform technical design reviews to solicit feedback on design progress.
• 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.

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Typical minimum 8 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).
• Able to independently assess complex problems and situations to move projects forward.
• Able to coordinate activities within organizations to drive deliverables.
• 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 drafting standards.
• Familiar with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design verification, design validation, and design transfer.
• Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management documentation control systems.
• Location & Commitment:
• This full‑time role is based in Sunnyvale, CA.…