Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician - Instruments Team

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician with a focus on the mechanical design of next generation surgical robot instruments. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a small and innovative team in the early phases of product development.

Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient outcomes as our highest priority. The Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting a team of mechanical engineers developing new products at Intuitive.

The ideal candidate will be fully proficient in all typical instrument manufacturing processes. The candidate should be comfortable working with minimal supervision, and with minimal work instructions and be able to take ideas from R&D engineers and figure out how to build fully functional instrument prototypes. In addition, the individual will assist with developing and maintaining a clean and well-organized engineering lab environment that includes robotic instruments, rapid prototype machines, tools, fixtures, prototypes, and supplies.

A strong sense of integrity, care, and attention to detail is required as well as a commitment to developing products of the highest quality.

- Assisting with all aspects of early prototype builds, including fabrication and assembly, procurement and inspection of materials, rework of components, troubleshooting, and repair of prototype instruments

- Work alongside engineers to fabricate and modify components using standard prototyping and manufacturing equipment, such as lathe, mill, and laser welder

- Debugging and performance testing of engineering prototypes

- Preparation of prototype instruments and accessories for benchtop testing and pre-clinical lab evaluations, organizing, overseeing, and collaborating with other groups to assemble and test prototypes.

- Creating prototype test and assembly fixtures, and providing input for the design of production fixtures

- Providing input for protocols and reports for engineering, qualification, and verification studies

- Setup, organization, and maintenance of engineering lab and equipment

- Documenting assembly procedures and training other technicians on assembly. Assisting in knowledge transfer to other groups / teams.

- Minimum 8 years' experience supporting a mechanical engineering group in a product development organization

- Minimum Associate of Science degree, or equivalent work experience

- Hands-on skills and knowledgeable in prototyping and manufacturing methods, including machine equipment, laser welding, soldering, microscopic wire and cable stripping, and adhesive bonding.

- Manual dexterity to assemble small components, with microscope or similar magnification

- Knowledge of catheter materials and manufacturing processes including laminating, braiding, bonding, flaring, and tipping.

- Ability to inspect components using metrology equipment (including calipers, micrometers, vision systems, CMM)

- Computer skills in Microsoft Office required, Solidworks experience desired

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 compensation ranges are listed.

Skills/Job

• Minimum 8 years' experience supporting a mechanical engineering group in a product development organization

• Minimum Associate of Science degree, or equivalent work experience

• Hands-on skills and knowledgeable in prototyping and manufacturing methods, including machine equipment, laser welding, soldering, microscopic wire and cable stripping, and adhesive bonding.

• Manual dexterity to assemble small components, with microscope or similar magnification

• Knowledge of catheter materials and manufacturing processes including laminating, braiding, bonding, flaring, and tipping.

• Ability to inspect components using metrology equipment (including calipers, micrometers, vision systems, CMM)

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office required, Solidworks experience desired

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician with a focus on the mechanical design of next generation surgical robot instruments. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a small and innovative team in the early phases of product development.

Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient outcomes as our highest priority. The Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting a team of mechanical engineers developing new products at Intuitive.

The ideal candidate will be fully proficient in all typical instrument manufacturing processes. The candidate should be comfortable working with minimal supervision, and with minimal work instructions and be able to take ideas from R&D engineers and figure out how to build fully functional instrument prototypes. In addition, the individual will assist with developing and maintaining a clean and well-organized engineering lab environment that includes robotic instruments, rapid prototype machines, tools, fixtures, prototypes, and supplies.

A strong sense of integrity, care, and attention to detail is required as well as a commitment to developing products of the highest quality.

• Assisting with all aspects of early prototype builds, including fabrication and assembly, procurement and inspection of materials, rework of components, troubleshooting, and repair of prototype instruments

• Work alongside engineers to fabricate and modify components using standard prototyping and manufacturing equipment, such as lathe, mill, and laser welder

• Debugging and performance testing of engineering prototypes

• Preparation of prototype instruments and accessories for benchtop testing and pre-clinical lab evaluations, organizing, overseeing, and collaborating with other groups to assemble and test prototypes.

• Creating prototype test and assembly fixtures, and providing input for the design of production fixtures

• Providing input for protocols and reports for engineering, qualification, and verification studies

• Setup, organization, and maintenance of engineering lab and equipment

• Documenting assembly procedures and training other technicians on assembly. Assisting in knowledge transfer to other groups / teams.