Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Intuitive
Job overview
The Senior Mechanical Engineer at Intuitive leads early product concept development for surgical instruments and accessories, impacting the da Vinci robotic surgery product pipeline.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing, prototyping, testing novel instrument concepts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing partner relationships, and supporting product transfer to commercialization.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary range of $129,000 to $218,300 depending on the region, along with incentives, benefits, and equity as part of a competitive compensation package.
Experience and skills
Candidates need at least 5 years of product development experience, 8 years in precision mechanical design, proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), strong problem-solving skills, and hands-on prototyping abilities; medical device experience and advanced degrees are preferred.
Career development
Intuitive invests in long-term growth and learning opportunities, supporting team members to advance their careers and achieve their highest potential.
Work environment and culture
Intuitive fosters an inclusive, diverse, and respectful culture emphasizing integrity, learning, and authentic self-expression in a high-energy team environment.
Company information
Intuitive is a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery with over 25 years of innovation, dedicated to minimally invasive care and global healthcare advancement.
Team overview
The candidate will join a small, cross-functional team focused on early-stage product development for surgical instruments and accessories.
Job location and travel
This is an onsite role with a set schedule; the percentage of onsite work is defined by the leader, with work primarily during the day shift.
Unique job features
The job offers unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge robotic surgical systems, including hands-on design-build-prototype-test cycles and collaboration with clinical experts.
Company overview
Intuitive is a global technology leader specializing in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. They make money primarily through the sale of their da Vinci surgical systems, instruments, and accessories, as well as service agreements. Founded in 1995, Intuitive has revolutionized surgery with its innovative technology, significantly improving patient outcomes and expanding the capabilities of surgeons worldwide. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and continues to drive advancements in healthcare through continuous research and development.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in precision mechanical design, especially with tight tolerance parts and mechanisms, aligning with Intuitive's focus on surgical instruments and accessories.
Emphasize your track record in taking products from concept to production, your hands-on prototyping skills, and your ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to develop innovative medical devices.
Apply through multiple channels such as Intuitive's official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you reach recruiters and hiring managers.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Intuitive mechanical engineers or product development team members; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Intuitive innovations in robotic surgery or asking about their experience working on early-stage product concepts for the da Vinci system.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'mechanical design,' 'prototype testing,' 'precision parts,' 'product development lifecycle,' 'SolidWorks,' and 'design for manufacturability' to improve your chances of passing automated screenings.
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