Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer reports to a Manager of Mechanical Design Engineering and is responsible for the design, development, and design transfer of complex mechanical and electromechanical subsystems for Intuitive robotic platforms. You will own key subsystems, interface directly with suppliers and manufacturing, and deliver high-quality prototypes and production designs. Success in this role requires strong ownership of design decisions, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and delivery of robust engineering solutions within a cross-functional development team.

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.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's, or 3 years with a PhD.
• Direct experience in the medical device industry, with working knowledge of design controls, risk management, and verification and validation.
• Demonstrated ownership of complex assemblies or subsystems through multiple phases of product development.
• Expertise in kinematics, tolerance analysis, GD&T, materials selection, DFM, and DFA.
• Experience designing electromechanical systems integrating motors, bearings, sensors, brakes, transmissions, and linkages.
• Experience designing for volume manufacturing processes such as machining, castings, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Hands-on prototyping skills including assembly, testing, debugging, and iteration, including working with machine shops for rapid fixture and part builds.
• Proficient with CAD, simulation, and PLM tools such as Solid Works, ANSYS, and Windchill.
• Experience with risk management activities including FMEA, risk mitigation, and reliability assessments.

Working Conditions

• May involve extended periods of computer-based design and analysis work.
• Must be comfortable occasionally working in lab environments, including prototype assembly, mechanical testing, and safe use of standard mechanical tools and fixtures.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and handle 25 pounds.
• Occasional travel to supplier and manufacturing sites may be required.
• This role follows a set schedule with a minimum of four days on-site per week in Sunnyvale, CA.