Sr. Electro Mechanical Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Sr. Electro Mechanical Systems Engineer
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 a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have 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.
If you're ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you'll find your purpose here.
Job DescriptionIntuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex mechanical systems for use in surgery. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing, documenting, and validating new product designs, as well as improving existing designs to meet the needs of our customers. Contribute your systems engineering and electro-mechanical engineering design and analysis skills to a dynamic development team creating complex equipment used in minimally invasive robotic surgery.
This position will focus on engineering new product architecture for next generation instruments. You will design and develop next generation of sensors, transducers and electro-mechanical parts and assemblies, with careful consideration for electrical performance, noise, scale and cost. You will be able to conceptualize and analyze complex electromechanical assemblies, create theoretical models, conduct empirical confirmation and perform computer assisted simulations.
Individuals in this role must demonstrate electromechanical and mechanical/mechanism engineering design experience.
Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: BS / MS / PHD in Mechanical / Electrical / Systems Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience Hands-on experience in acoustic and ultrasound transducer design, characterization and materials selection Expertise in acoustic principles, wave propagation, ultrasound transducer technologies, and advanced signal processing Sensor, transducer integration (mechanical and electrical) with flex, FFC, FPC and PCB circuits Interact with suppliers for electronics hardware (PCBAs, power supplies, interconnects, etc.)
and ability to troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems. You are proficiency with lab test equipment and reading electrical schematics and electrical hardware design documentation Experience developing precision mechanical components and assemblies New product introduction/development desirable. Great attitude, eagerness, willingness, and able to take initiative, works well with others in team environment. Independent and self-driven, with a reputation for initiating action to quickly and effectively develop understanding and address issues Excellent communication skills to build up internal/external relationships Supports less experienced team members in making effective decisions and resolving issues.
Demonstrated ability to use engineering analysis to optimize and justify design decisions, including FEA, tolerance analysis, flow analysis, load and torque analysis Experienced in ISO 9001, or medical device manufacturing environment or another regulated field preferred. Documentation skills must be excellent. Excellent CAD experience. Solid Works preferred (3D design & surfacing), Matlab, Finite Element Analysis (such as Ansys/ Pro Mechanica).
Quantitative approach to problem solving Machine shop skills are desirable. Medical device experience a plus Basic statistics, Six Sigma, and data analysis skills preferred. Willingness to travel periodically to work with suppliers.
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