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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Energy

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Energy

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Base pay range

$129,000.00/yr - $218,300.00/yr

Company Description

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 of thought and mutual respect. We lead with 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.

Job Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Energy, is responsible for the technical development

of advanced energy products at Intuitive. Their focus will be on the mechanical design of

advanced energy catheters and instruments, contributing to the exploration of a novel system

concept for a new application of surgical robotics. They will be a responsible member of the

Advanced Research team supporting innovative technology development and commercialization.

They will have both the technical depth to resolve complex mechanical, material, and

manufacturing design issues as well as the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to

troubleshoot and root cause higher level system issues. They must have strong technical depth in

relevant areas and have a track record of successful product development efforts. Using their

subject matter expertise, exceptional communication skills and cross-functional collaboration,

they will investigate and develop advanced energy applications for novel clinical applications across our robotic surgical systems. They must excel in a high-energy, focused, small-team

environment, and have a commitment to high quality prototypes and concepts. 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 new concepts

for advanced energy catheters and/or instruments/

Collaborate with industrial design and product management and reduce concepts to

functional prototypes while navigating tradeoffs with respect to device safety and

performance.

Develop and assess product concepts with physicians and healthcare staff identifying

design features and completing tradeoff analysis of proposed designs and feature sets

(conjoint, pairwise, etc).

Develop, implement, test and document new solutions, processes, and designs

according to corporate standards and departmental operating procedures

Hands-on assembly and testing of devices to support proof of concept, design

development, pre-clinical and V&V activities

Design and develop fixturing to aid in testing and manufacturing/assembly of advanced

energy catheters and associated instruments

Development and documentation of design and manufacturing documentation including

inspection procedures, assembly instructions, test methods, purchase specifications,

BOMs, part and assembly drawings using appropriate change control procedures

Observe clinical cases and participate in interviews with clinical experts to inform

designs; provide support for pre-clinical labs and clinical cases

Establish individual goals consistent with overall project goals

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

Typical minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, minimum 6 years with a masters

Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams

Experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and other related

standards

Familiar with all phases of the product development lifecycle; including proof-of-concept,

design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer

Experience with GD&T and other related ASME/ISO drafting standards

Proficiency using CAD to design and document mechanisms; SolidWorks

Proven experience in user-facing roles to validate or assess design concepts, feature

sets, and/or user needs

Experience with mechanism design including 3D printing and plastic injection molding of

small assemblies, standard catheter component tests and processing equipment, adhesives

selection, and disposable medical products

High autonomy and ability to work independently under limited supervision to determine

and develop approach to solutions.

Knowledge of component manufacturing processes, catheter development tools and

equipment

Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral) across all levels and organizations

Required Education and Training

Minimum education: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or related

engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience

Working Conditions

Must be available to work full-time and commute/relocate to Sunnyvale, CA

Up to 10% travel. Some international travel may be required.

Primary Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Skills And Experience

Experience with electrical circuit design and testing is a strong plus

Experience with packaging design and development is a strong plus

Keeps the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action

Performs other duties as required to support the company's overall strategy and goals

Additional Information

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 , sex, , , , , , , , protected veteran or status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

Base Salary Range Region 1:

$151,700 USD - $218,300 USD

Base Salary Range Region 2:

$129,000 USD - $185,600 USD

Shift:

Day

Travel:

10% of the time

Workplace Type:

Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.

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 , sex, , , , , , , , protected veteran or status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

Base Salary Range Region 1: $151,700 - $218,300

Base Salary Range Region 2:

$129,000 - $185,600

Shift:

Day

Travel:

10% of the time

Workplace Type:

Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.

Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type Full-time

Job function

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Energy

United States
Full time

Published on 07/31/2025

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