Senior Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead early assessment, design, development, and testing of novel concepts for surgical instruments and accessories to feed the da Vinci robotic surgical system product pipeline.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (robotic surgical instruments)
Builds
Early-stage prototypes and technical solutions for surgical instruments and accessories
Domain
Medical devices / Robotics / Mechatronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
precision mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks), finite element analysis, prototyping, design for manufacturability, mechatronics understanding, robotics knowledge, servo-controlled systems familiarity, hands-on machine shop operation, analytical modeling, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
software control algorithms development, high-volume component design (injection molding, MIM), patent submission experience
Technologies
SolidWorks, CAD tools, machine shop equipment (mill, lathe), measurement and test equipment
Responsibilities
Create and prove out new product architectures; develop technical requirements based on clinical needs and commercial objectives; perform conceptual and detailed design; conduct early performance testing and support lab testing; manage relationships with key partners; review mechanical designs of other engineers; document designs for transfer to New Product Development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC