Staff Mechanical Engineer - MP Endoscopes

Intuitive • Sunnyvale, CA

6d

About The Position

Primary Function of Position The Multiport Endoscope R&D group at Intuitive Surgical is a versatile, dynamic, and multidisciplinary team committed to advancing 2D and 3D endoscopic and vision systems for cutting-edge robotic platforms, technologies, and programs. Our mission is to develop transformative vision technologies that push the boundaries of human perception, enabling unprecedented surgical precision. We seek a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer who has in-depth knowledge and experience of improving opto-electro-mechanical component design for full-scale manufacturing and work as a tech lead in projects with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, highly technical lead who is able to root cause complex design and manufacturing issues and make or guide designs from proof of concept to transition to full-scale manufacturing. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills; Able to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in using SolidWorks 3D CAD to design parts and assemblies, creating specification drawings in a PDM environment
• Proven expertise in designing parts for a broad range of high-volume manufacturing processes: plastic injection molding, stamping, metal injection molding, casting, metal machining, etc
• Extensive expertise in leading Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Service (DFS) initiatives
• Design validation skills: 2D/3D statistical tolerance analysis techniques, numerical analysis, computer-aided simulations., mechanical drawing composition (functional dimensioning (GD&T))
• Understanding of tight-tolerance fabrication and assembly techniques
• Multi-functional skills including mechanism design, electro-mechanical integration, PCB mechanical design, and design for high-volume production
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 8 years of experience in design for high-volume production with at least 1-2 new products from concept to launch

Nice To Haves

• Experience with metrology (CMM, OMM, etc.) and expertise in interpreting and deriving actionable insights from First Article Inspection (FAI) data
• Aptitude for experimental design, testing, and data analysis; experience with design of experiments (DoE) and statistical scrutiny
• Knowledge of material and component selection criteria as well as design for reliability and manufacturability best practices
• Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout and PCBA mechanical design
• Experiences with medical devices including FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and other related external standards

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to improve existing designs and qualify alternative parts and vendors
• Design, develop, and build mechanical parts and assemblies with a focus on mechanical, thermo-mechanical, and materials considerations, utilizing theoretical models, empirical validation, and computer-aided simulations for medium to high volume production
• Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases, including assemblies, components, and detailed drawings
• Create product functional, cosmetic, and assembly design specifications
• Investigate and determine root causes of both latent and emerging designs
• Work effectively with global teams across different time zones through meetings and offline clear and timely communication
• Provide written protocols, reports, and presentations and perform technical design reviews to solicit feedback on design activities
• Provide mentorship to junior team members to help their growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees