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Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician - Instruments Team

Sunnyvale, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Supporting mechanical engineers in the early-phase development and fabrication of next-generation surgical robot instruments.

Role type

Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician (Product Development)

Builds

Functional instrument prototypes for robotic surgery systems

Domain

Medical Robotics / Surgical Instruments

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Prototyping and manufacturing methods, Machine operation (lathe, mill, laser welder), Catheter material knowledge, Metrology inspection, Manual dexterity for small components, Adhesive bonding and soldering

Preferred skills

Solidworks, Knowledge of production fixture design

Responsibilities

Fabricate and assemble prototype instruments, Modify components using prototyping equipment, Debug and perform performance testing on prototypes, Create and maintain test/assembly fixtures, Document assembly procedures and train other technicians, Maintain engineering lab environment and equipment

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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