Mechanical Engineer, Endoscope

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Staff Mechanical Engineer with a focus on the development of new endoscopes, contributing to the exploration of a novel concept for a new application of surgical robotics from proof of concept through detailed mechanical design, prototype manufacturing, and pilot level manufacturing. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a small and innovative team in the early phases of product development.

The Future Forward team at Intuitive is a cross-functional team dedicated to the creation of the innovative medical robotic platforms, technologies and programs. We create transformational technologies in order to address the major pain points and unmet needs in our healthcare system. Our goal is to create the future of healthcare through platforms and ecosystems that empower providers and teams in order to deliver transformational life-enhancing care.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will develop robotic endoscopes for robotic systems for minimally invasive surgical applications. The successful candidate will have both the technical depth to resolve complex mechanical, materials and manufacturing design issues and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to troubleshoot to root cause higher level system issues. They must excel in a high-energy, focused, small-team environment, and have a commitment to high quality prototypes and concepts and a demonstrated record of developing creating and innovative engineering solutions.

A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.

Essential Job Duties

• Work in a small, cross-functional project team to design, develop, and verify flexible robotic surgical instruments
• Develop test methods, fixtures, and measurement tools to evaluate the performance of individual components, sub-assemblies, and full assemblies
• Analyze and interpret data generated by novel / custom sensors to optimize performance, reliability, and accuracy.
• Generate requirements and design specifications that drive product safety, performance, and durability
• Hands-on assembly and testing of equipment and devices to support proof of concept, design development, pre-clinical, and V&V activities
• Research and utilize knowledge of catheter component suppliers and internal catheter prototyping to facilitate rapid requirements, risk analysis, and testing
• Generate and execute test methods to investigate and determine root cause of design, manufacturing, or material defects
• Support preclinical labs, observe clinical cases, and conduct review literature to inform design decisions
• Development and documentation of design and manufacturing documentation including: inspection procedures, assembly instructions, test methods, purchase specifications, BOMs, component / assembly drawings per the company’s operating procedures