Staff Value Engineer

for team members with exceptional character who have the capacity to simplify complex

problems and the energy to urgently deliver solutions to our patients. We use creative

techniques to solve hard problems in order to achieve optimal clinical performance,

The Staff Value Engineer is responsible for leading the development of new surgical

instruments for the multi-port platform as well as improvements to current products. This

position requires a 'player / coach', comfortable with both strategic technical contribution

as well as leadership of senior and deeply technical individual contributors.

manufacturability and reliability of existing Da Vinci MP instruments.

- Recognize and attract top talent and invest in mentorship and training to retain and

- Provide vision for the mechanical engineering team and foster an environment

that encourages creativity, risk taking, and crisp execution

- Navigate complex technical and programmatic situations by driving timely

decision making and setting appropriate priorities to focus the team for success

- Establish group objectives and individual work goals consistent with overall

- Champion best practices for mechanical design while managing, coaching, and

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

- Promote instrument architectures that balance clinical performance with

- Team generation of formal design documentation, review, and control (e.g. design

- Mechanical design and analysis skills, including statics, dynamics,

- Familiarity with medical device reprocessing and sterilization and designing

- An excitement to get to the bottom of challenging technical problems

- Demonstrated knowledge of component manufacturing processes

(including injection molding, machining, MIM, heat treatment)

- Master's degree or higher preferred in Mechanical Engineering

- At least 10 years' experience with device design preferred.

- Experience taking commercial products through entire design,

- Knowledge of ISO requirements and GMP guidelines. Experience with FDA

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.

Required Skills and Experience

• Mechanical design and analysis skills, including statics, dynamics,

• Familiarity with medical device reprocessing and sterilization and designing

• An excitement to get to the bottom of challenging technical problems

• Demonstrated knowledge of component manufacturing processes

(including injection molding, machining, MIM, heat treatment)

• Master’s degree or higher preferred in Mechanical Engineering

• At least 10 years’ experience with device design preferred.

• Experience taking commercial products through entire design,

• Knowledge of ISO requirements and GMP guidelines. Experience with FDA

regulations and medical device design control a strong plus Primary Function of Position

At Intuitive, we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. We are looking

for team members with exceptional character who have the capacity to simplify complex

problems and the energy to urgently deliver solutions to our patients. We use creative

techniques to solve hard problems in order to achieve optimal clinical performance,

The Staff Value Engineer is responsible for leading the development of new surgical

instruments for the multi-port platform as well as improvements to current products. This

position requires a ‘player / coach’, comfortable with both strategic technical contribution

as well as leadership of senior and deeply technical individual contributors.

manufacturability and reliability of existing Da Vinci MP instruments.

• Recognize and attract top talent and invest in mentorship and training to retain and

• Provide vision for the mechanical engineering team and foster an environment

that encourages creativity, risk taking, and crisp execution

• Navigate complex technical and programmatic situations by driving timely

decision making and setting appropriate priorities to focus the team for success

• Establish group objectives and individual work goals consistent with overall

• Champion best practices for mechanical design while managing, coaching, and

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

• Promote instrument architectures that balance clinical performance with

• Team generation of formal design documentation, review, and control (e.g. design