Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment
Core
Design and construct manufacturing and test equipment for Intuitive Surgical's robotic systems, instruments, and accessories from prototype to production launch.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (manufacturing equipment)
Builds
Custom manual fixtures, semi-automated electro-mechanical systems, and proprietary manufacturing/test equipment
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, 3D CAD (SolidWorks), Mechatronics hardware development, Motion control, Pneumatics, Vision systems, Sensors, PLCs, Electronics, Controls, Tolerance analysis, Statistical methods, Equipment troubleshooting, Project planning, Validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ/DQ)
Preferred skills
MSME degree, Robotic or catheter equipment experience, Medical device industry experience, Beckhoff PLC knowledge, Enterprise software (Agile, Confluence, Jira, Polarion, Windchill), Root cause analysis
Technologies
SolidWorks, Beckhoff, PLCs, Sensors, Vision systems, Pneumatics, Electronics
Responsibilities
Design and build in-house proprietary manufacturing and test equipment; Create mechanical assembly designs from fixturing to automation; Establish specifications, assembly instructions, and maintenance procedures; Ensure designs meet functional, safety, and validation requirements; Manage project plans including schedules and budgets; Conduct design reviews; Execute validation protocols; Interface with technical teams; Manage external resources like contractors and vendors; Support quality audits.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC