Mechanical Engineering Technician

Essential Job Duties

Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient outcomes as our highest priority. The Mechanical Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting a team of mechanical engineers developing new products  ideal candidate will be proficient in typical manufacturing processes. The candidate should be comfortable working with minimal supervision, and with minimal work instructions and be able to take ideas from R&D engineers and figure out how to build fully functional prototypes.

In addition, the individual will assist with developing and maintaining a clean and well-organized engineering lab environment that includes robotic systems, rapid prototyping equipment, tools, fixtures, prototypes, and supplies. A strong sense of integrity, care, and attention to detail is required as well as a commitment to developing products of the highest quality.

· Assisting with all aspects of early prototype builds, including procurement of material, inspection of materials and subassemblies, rework of components, assembly, troubleshooting, and repair of prototype systems

· Assembling prototypes per engineering design/instructions

· Assist engineers to fabricate and modify components using standard prototyping and manufacturing equipment

· Debugging and performance testing of engineering prototypes

· Assisting engineers in benchtop and excised tissue lab evaluations of prototypes

· Collecting, recording, and reporting test results

· Preparation of prototype instruments and accessories for benchtop testing and pre-clinical lab evaluations, organizing, overseeing, and collaborating with other groups to assemble and test prototypes.

· Creating prototype test and assembly fixtures, and providing input for the design of production fixtures

· Providing input for protocols and reports for engineering, qualification, and verification studies

· Setup, organization, and maintenance of engineering lab and equipment

· Documenting assembly procedures and training other technicians on assembly. Assisting in knowledge transfer to other groups / teams.

· Minimum 8 years' experience supporting a mechanical engineering group in a product development organization

· Minimum Associate of Science degree, or equivalent work experience

· Hands-on skills and knowledgeable in prototyping and manufacturing methods, including soldering, microscopic wire and cable stripping, use of rotary tools, drills, small hand tools and adhesive bonding.

· Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes including manual assembly and common machine shop tools.

· Manual dexterity to assemble small components.

· Ability to inspect components using metrology equipment (including calipers, micrometers, vision systems, CMM)

· Computer skills in Microsoft Office required, Solidworks experience desirable

· Excellent organizational skills

· Able to work independently

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

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