Staff Mechanical Engineer
| Company | Intuitive Surgical |
|---|---|
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- BSME or equivalent; MSME with 10+ years or PhD with 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Expertise in CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS) including thermal packages (e.g. Icepak, Fluent, etc.).
- Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and root cause analysis.
- Experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
- Proven ability to design robotic joints with actuators, gears, encoders, and brakes.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
- Adaptable to shifting priorities and ambiguity while aligning with organizational goals.
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and reliability-focused design.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute mechanical designs informed by analyses, including FEA, CFD, thermal modeling, and experimental characterization.
- Guide cross-functional teams in improving existing designs and defining requirements for future systems.
- Mentor peers in modeling, testing, and optimization practices.
- Design detailed mechanical assemblies and prototypes with a focus on function, manufacturability, cost, and safety.
- Develop and execute test plans to validate and refine mechanical systems.
- Generate mechanical drawings for components using processes like machining, casting, injection molding, and stamping.
- Contribute to technical project planning, budgets, and resource management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate research or advanced academic work.
- Experience in regulated environments, particularly medical device development and launches.