Mechanical Design Engineer at Intuitive in Sunnyvale, CA

Job description

Primary Function of Position The successful candidate will steer early assessment, design, development, and testing of novel concepts for instrument and accessory products. The candidate will work within a technical team and with outside suppliers to develop and evaluate new technology solutions for customer and company needs, establish design requirements to meet customer needs, and refine designs for transfer and commercialization. The successful candidate must excel in a high-energy team environment and be capable of creative problem solving when faced with the time pressures and incomplete information typical of early-stage product development. Job Duties  Develop, prototype, evaluate, troubleshoot, and optimize new Ion endoluminal platform instrument and accessory mechanical designs Capture and communicate design progress and defend / propose design decisions Explore new materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies that could benefit existing products or enable new product designs Collaborate cross functionally to understand and drive clarity on clinical, usability, and business needs, and decompose these needs into design requirements Complete detailed drawings and conduct tolerance analysis Drive failure investigations using rigorous but efficient experimental plans. Communicate and drive activity with external vendors Collaborate with process and supplier engineering to drive design for manufacturing and support successful design transfer.   Develop test methods as needed for design evaluations Required Skills and Experience 2+ years’ experience in a mechanical design role, 0+ years with MS or PhD. Strong mechanical aptitude and visual thinking skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience / ability to iterate engineering prototypes and mock-ups Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills within functional team. Proven ability to work well in a team environment as well as “solo” assignments. Proficiency using CAD to create, fabricate, and document mechanical designs. Demonstrated ability to follow through / sense of urgency Self-starting, hands-on, and habitually curious Demonstrated ability to deliver results on schedule while maintaining responsibility across multiple tasks. Required Education and Training BS (Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field) Working Conditions None Preferred Skills and Experience  Medical device product experience. Catheter design experience a plus. Familiarity with design for manufacturability approaches. Any experience with various fabrication methods, both rapid and conventional with a variety of metallic and non-metallic materials. E.g. injection molding, extrusion, machining, wire EDM, MIM, heat treatment, electropolishing, laser welding, braiding, etc. Understanding of mechatronics, robotics, and servo-controlled systems Experience with Matlab, python, and/or LabView. Experience with Finite Element Analysis Familiarity with six sigma concepts and associated statistical tools Firsthand machining experience Demonstrated ability to be resilient, creative, and make progress when faced with organizational and project complexity and constraint Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role. Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws. Mandatory Notices U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration R